Medication
Liothyronine (T3/Cytomel)
Half-life
~24 hours
What is Liothyronine (T3/Cytomel)?
Active thyroid hormone. Dramatically increases metabolic rate. Used in cutting cycles for fat loss.
How Liothyronine (T3/Cytomel) works
Active thyroid hormone directly binds TR receptors for rapid metabolic and chronotropic effects.
Benefits & uses
Common uses: Hypothyroidism, metabolic rate elevation, fat loss on cycle, T4→T3 conversion issues.
Liothyronine (T3/Cytomel) half-life
~24 hours
Liothyronine (T3/Cytomel) side effects
Palpitations, muscle loss if not enough protein/anabolic support, suppresses natural thyroid.
- Tachycardia/anxiety
- Muscle catabolism with excess
- Arrhythmia risk
