cynomel dosage directions

[sunmountain]

Hello, I am a newbie who just ordered cynomel. Are there usage directions anywhere for cynomel? I just started Levothyroxine 25mcg and will add cynomel to that.

Thank you!

 

[Mittir]

RP thinks ratio of T4 to T3 can be from 2:1 to 4:1 depending on
individual response. Human thyroid gland secretes 3:1 or 4:1.
If you choose 2:1 ratio then 25 mcg of T4 needs 12.5mcg of T3.
But body makes about 4 mcg of T3 per hour and it is advised
to take T3 in multiple doses. If you take the T3 with food
it slows down the absorption. RP also recommends that
one start with very small dose of T3, 1-2 mcg and see how it feels.
You can also nibble on T3 every hour to get 1 mcg.
You also need to support increased metabolism with extra nutrients,
especially carbohydrate. Daily raw carrot salad or cooked bamboo shoot
can quickly improve hormonal condition. Frequent small meals with
carb,protein and fat keeps blood sugar steady which helps liver to make
active form of hormone T3 from T4. T4 dose is best suited before bed as
it keeps TSH in check during night. It takes about 3 weeks for T4 to reach
saturation. If liver does not convert T4 to T3 you may not feel so good after few weeks.
Keep an eye on how things goes and change the ratio based on that.
Here is a list of RP quotes on thyroid dosing and all other essential information.
http://peatarian.com/peatexchanges#thyroid_hormone