Cytomel is not an anabolic/androgenic steroid but a
thyroid hormone. As a substance Cytomel contains synthetically manufactured liothyronine sodium
which resembles the natural thyroid hormone tricodide-thyronine
(L-T3). The thyroid of a healthy person usually produces two
hormones, the better known L-thyroxine (L-T4) and the
aforementioned L-triiodine-thyronine (L-T3). Since Cytomel is the
synthetic equivalent of the latter hormone, it causes the same
processes in the body as if the thyroid were to produce more of
the hormone. It is interesting to note that L-T3 is clearly the
stronger and more effective of these two hormones. This makes
Cytomel more effective than the commercially available L-T4
compounds such as L-thyroxine or Synthroid. In school medicine
Cytomel is used to treat thyroid insufficiency (hypothyroidism).
Bodybuilders take advantage of these
characteristics and stimulate their metabolism by taking Cytomel,
which causes a faster conversion of carbohydrates, proteins and
fats. Bodybuilders, of course, are especially interested in an
increased lipolysis, which means increased fat burning. Competing
bodybuilders, in particular, use Cytomel during the weeks before a
championship since it helps to maintain an extremely low fat
content, without necessitating a hunger diet. Athletes who use low
dosages of Cytomel report that by the simultaneous intake of
steroids, the steroids become more effective, most likely as the
result of the faster conversion of protein.
Until recently, Cytomel was used by bodybuilders
and female bodybuilders, in particular-on a daily basis over
several months to remain "hard"
and in good shape all year round. Believe us when we tell you that
to a great extent several bodybuilders who are pictured in
"muscle magazines"
and display a hard and defined look in photos, eat fast food and
iron this out by taking Cytomel. The over stimulated thyroid burns
calories like a blast furnace. Nowadays, instead of Cytomel,
athletes use
Clenbuterol which is becoming more and more popular. Those
who combine these two compounds will burn an enormous amount of
fat.
Cytomel is also popular among female bodybuilders.
Since women generally have slower metabolisms than men, it is
extremely difficult for them to obtain the right form for a
competition given today's standards. A drastic reduction of food
and calories below the 1000 calorie/day mark can often be avoided
by taking Cytomel. Women, no doubt, are more prone to side effects
than men but a short-term intake of
Cytomel in a reasonable dosage is certainly "healthier"
than an extreme hunger diet.
As for the dosage, one should be very careful since
Cytomel is a very strong and highly effective thyroid hormone. It
is extremely important that one begins with a low dosage of
Cytomel, increasing it slowly and evenly over
the course of several days. Most athletes begin by taking one
20 or 25 mcg tablet per day and
increasing this dosage every three to four days by one additional
tablet. A dose higher than 100 mcg/day is not necessary and not
advisable. It is not recommended that the daily dose be taken all
at once but broken down into three smaller individual doses so
that they become more effective. It is also important that Cytomel
not be taken for more than six weeks. At least two months of
abstinence from the drug needs to follow. It is also important
that the dosage is reduced slowly and evenly by taking fewer
tablets and not be ended abruptly.
Possible side effects such as trembling of hands,
nausea, headaches, high perspiration, and increased heartbeat
can often be eliminated by temporarily reducing
the daily dosage. Caution, however, is advised when taking Cytomel
since, especially in the beginning, the effect can be quick and
sometimes drastic. Those who use Cytomel
over several weeks will experience a decrease in muscle mass. This
can be avoided or delayed by simultaneously taking steroids. For
the most part, since Cytomel also metabolizes protein, the athlete
must eat a diet rich in protein.
