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Is it possible to make RT3 or pool on T3 only? Thanks

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Linda65,

No. T4 converts to T3 and rT3 and the T4 may build up (pool) and convert to too much rT3.

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Thanks, I thought that but needed confirmation. Thank you x

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Well,If you have a production of Ft4 yourself it could in theory be possible to convert to Rt3. So,If Your taking Ft3 but still have ft4. ....

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