[Alter-Ego]

I have been reading up on restoring thyroid function. There is so much information out there, and I am going to utilize all of them and see how they work after my show next week. At which time I will be coming off of T3 after a fairly lengthy period of time. I will keep everyone posted. My goal is to overcome the rebound effect, and not allow my bodyfat to climb above 10%.

Here are some of the items I will use.



"L-tyrosine

This amino acid plays an essential role in the production of thyroid hormones, in addition to hormones that affect mood including epinephrine, norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine.
And while our body can naturally produce some Tyrosine from other amino acids, as we age, our bodies may not be able to keep up with the needs of a demanding thyroid.

During metabolism, tyrosine joins forces with iodine in order to produce the thyroid hormones needed to efficiently convert (metabolize) the calories from our diet into expendable energy.

A weak reserve of tyrosine can leave us feeling sluggish. As a result, our body reacts by storing more calories as fat for energy.


Iodine

Another key player in the metabolism game. Without it, metabolism simply can not take place. The thyroid is the only gland in the human body capable of absorbing this trace element.
Typically found in shellfish and iodized salts, iodine is stored in the thyroid gland until needed for the production of the thyroid hormones triiodothyronine and thyroxine.

When combined with L-tyrosine and other nutrients these two work synergistically to produce T3 and T4 thyroid hormone. Moreover, iodine deficiencies have been linked to the formation of goiters, decreased energy and lack of concentration.


Irish Moss

A natural vegetarian source of many thyroid-supporting nutrients, including Iodine, a key component in healthy metabolism. Irish moss has been consumed for thousands of years, and many herbalists encourage its use to contribute to sound glandular health.


Selenium

This naturally occurring trace mineral is well known for its strong antioxidant properties and natural synergism with other vitamins. Supplementing with selenium is essential for anyone concerned with sluggish thyroid performance.


Guggul

Technically known as Guggulsterone, the Guggul tree is native to India, and emits a resinous sap that has been used for centuries as part of India's traditional medicine known as Ayurveda.
Studies have shown that the purified plant sterol extract from Guggulsterone can promote healthy thyroid function, and assist the body in maintaining normal production of thyroxine and triiodothyronine. "




I will also run ECA, as well as Yohimbine. ECA (if I'm not mistaken without checking) increases nor-epinephrine, while Yohimbe prvents the down regulation of nor-epinephrine allowing for more of it to remain in circulation. I will also use chromium picolinate, fish oil, and CLA. I will avoid saturated fats to the best of my ability. I am going to keep my carbs below 150 grams a day as this is easy for me to do, but I will also scale back on my protein intake from 500+ grams to roughly 300.