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Hi can too much t3 only cause low mood as well as too little ?

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I don't think so, Susiebow.

Mood can certainly be low when T3 is low but I've not read anything to suggest too much T3 causes low mood.

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Hi Clutter ,thanks for that .I have raised today to 50 mcg daily split into 3 doses.Will see if I improve.Is 50 mcg a high dose ?

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Susiebow,

50mcg T3 is equivalent to 150mcg T4.

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I used to take 150 of t4 before I became intolerant to it.Thanks Clutter.

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