Reducing RT3 in other ways??

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Nick..in one of your posts you indicated that there were other ways to reduce

RT3 that are not guaranteed...would you mind sharing them? I understand that

Dr. Brownstein reduces RT3 routinely without using T3...anyone know how he is

doing it?

I found the enclosed online...I know that slow release is frowned upon...but

these guys claim they reduce RT3 without all the side effects of high T3

therapy:

Our preference is to supplement with a combination capsule (thyroid conversion

capsules) which contains selenium, zinc, Vit B6 and B12, iron, Vit D and iodine

as they are all required by the 5-deiodinase enzyme responsible for proper T3

production. In addition slow release T3 is also used to obtain an appropriate

T3:rT3 balance. Slow release capsules work best as they prevent peak

concentrations of T3 after 1 to 2hrs often observed with tablets which are

responsible for the side effects associated with T3. Begin by taking 10mcg T3 SR

daily. Doses above 15mcg daily should not be used to avoid endogenous

suppression, except in cases were autoimmune reactions and toxicities occur.

Symptoms should be monitored for improvement in energy levels and an increase in

body temperature (ideally underarm temperature above 36.5C). The dose should be

gradually adjusted until levels are adequate and balanced.