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I’m using the Thyroid calculator I saw posted somewhere on here and I’m just wondering if there is an ‘optimal % range’ not the drs ranges, that I can compare mine to, also is there an ‘optimal’ T4:T3 ratio. I appreciate its very individual but just looking for a guide.

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Ball park... fT3/4 certainly above 50% for many 75%...

Ratio 3.2ish fT3:4

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Chell1 in reply to TiggerMe

Thank you

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helvella - T4:T3 Ratios

Some notes and links about calculating T4:T3 ratios and what they mean.

helvella.blogspot.com/p/hel...

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Thanks

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