Cytomel profile
Cytomel is the name for liothyronine sodium – a thyroid hormone that causes the same process in the body as the naturally occurring thyroid hormone tricodide thyronine, or L-T3. It was developed to treat hypothyroidism, which causes obesity, metabolic disorders and fatigue.
You can see why this might be a valuable drug for bodybuilders who want to increase energy and burn unwanted fat from the body. Users also report that taking Cytomel will enhance the effects of other steroids because it speeds the conversion of proteins into muscle.
Cytomel usage and dosage
One of the most important things to keep in mind when taking a drug that speeds the body’s metabolism is diet. Cytomel users must increase their protein intake for the drug to have any real effect. A proper cycle of Cytomel should begin with taking only one 25-mcg tablet a day and increasing by one tablet every four days. Doses of more than 100 mcgs are unnecessary and not recommended. A cycle should be no more than 6 weeks and must be followed by at least 8 weeks of abstinence.
Cytomel side effects
Taking Cytomel over long periods of time can cause some serious problems with thyroid insufficiency. Other possible side effects include heart palpitations, irregular heartbeat, and shortness of breath, diarrhea, and excessive perspiration. Cytomel will also decrease muscle mass if taken over a long period of time, which is why it is recommended for bodybuilders to take a steroid with it.
Cytomel availability
Cytomel is readily available on the black market and is also fairly inexpensive. A pack of 100 .05 mg tablets will cost around $40.
Cytomel research
Cytomel has been extensively studied for its effects on hypothyroidism and obesity. Patients who suffer other diseases in hormone producing organs such as the liver and kidneys have also been treated with Cytomel.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=liothyronine%20sodium
