T3 and T4 combo

[dodge1979]

Hi all

I am on 125 T4 and 20 T3 daily

I take all at 6am

Do I need to wait 1 hour before food and coffee?

Thanks

[Lalatoot]

Ideally yes.

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Yes.

Always advised is to take your Levo on an empty stomach, one hour before or two hours after food, with a glass of water only, no tea, coffee, milk, etc, and water only for an hour either side, as absorption will be affected. Take any other medication and supplements 2 hours away from Levo, some need 4 hours.

[jimh111]

Bran and coffee impair absorption, other foods have a minor impact. Why not take the levo at bedtime and half the lio at bedtime and half at breakfast time. Liothyronine is very well absorbed so any reduction in morning absorption will be very small.

[Tuppence3573]

I'm also on a combo and in was told to leave it an hour before food and drink x

[Eliotf]

You are best to follow the general guidelines AND be consistent: 2 hours after any foods &1 hours after taking it, using only water. It is best in the am (like you are doing) because t3 burn hot& fast so it is like a strong cup of coffee to your body.