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What Does T4 Is Not Converting Properly To T3 Mean?

My doctor said that my t4 is not converting properly to t3 ~ she put me on liothyronine which helped immensely. HOwever, we ve moved out of the country and the country we ve moved to doesn t know what that is. So, my question is, will FULVIC ACID help in that area?
Thu, 4 Aug 2016
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Hi & Welcome to HCM.
Normally T4 is inactive as such it gets converted into metabolically active T3 by the enzyme Deiodinase, the deficiency of which results in failure to form the active T3 hormone. It can also be due to some underlying problems involving liver or high levels of steroids.
Fulvic acid claims to be a "nutrient booster" has no therapeutic benefits as far as the thyroid problems are concerned.
There's no scientific study done to confirm it's beneficial role in the treatment of problem like yours.
Consult an endocrinologist for the probable use of T3 in the form of THYRONINE to treat your condition effectively.
Regards.
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What Does T4 Is Not Converting Properly To T3 Mean?

Hi & Welcome to HCM. Normally T4 is inactive as such it gets converted into metabolically active T3 by the enzyme Deiodinase, the deficiency of which results in failure to form the active T3 hormone. It can also be due to some underlying problems involving liver or high levels of steroids. Fulvic acid claims to be a nutrient booster has no therapeutic benefits as far as the thyroid problems are concerned. There s no scientific study done to confirm it s beneficial role in the treatment of problem like yours. Consult an endocrinologist for the probable use of T3 in the form of THYRONINE to treat your condition effectively. Regards.