T3/Cytomel Question????

[reddragon4954]

I was wondering why is it so important to taper down on this stuff when coming off it?

[Maetenloch]

When you stop taking T3, it can take your thyroid a few days to weeks to starting producing natural T4/T3. During this period, it's easy to gain back weight since your metabolism will be lower. The idea is that by tapering down your T3, say from 75 to 10mcg/day or less, your thyroid will already begin producing some T3 and you'll avoid the rebound effect.

[perfectbeast2001]

agree with above. It is also because there are many stories concerning peole shocking there thyroid by ceasing T3 abruptly and messing there thyroid up for life. I have never actually met anyone who this has happened too but the stories are worrying enough for me to taper!!