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Levothyroxine sodium

Levothyroxine sodium

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Flint Laboratories introduced Levothyroxine Sodium in 1955 as Synthroid. This hormone is also known by its synthetic counterpart T4 (tetraiodothyronine). The main use for this medication is to treat hypothyroidism a situation were a person’s body does not produce the necessary thyroid hormones. With levothyroxine supplement, normal level of thyroid hormones are restored in addition to regulating body metabolism that involves utilization of carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

References:

Llewellyn, W. (2017). William Llewellyn's Anabolics.
United States: Molecular Nutrition, LLC.

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FAQ
When should Levothyroxine Sodium be used?
If you have hypothyroidism you can take it by way of compensating the missing thyroid hormone
References:

Llewellyn, W. (2017). William Llewellyn's Anabolics.
United States: Molecular Nutrition, LLC.

For what reason do bodybuilders take Levothyroxine Sodium?
In order to attain higher energy levels, accelerate metabolism, and induce weight loss, since it speeds up calorie burning in the body
References:

Llewellyn, W. (2017). William Llewellyn's Anabolics.
United States: Molecular Nutrition, LLC.

What is the mechanism of action of Levothyroxine Sodium?
It functions as an artificial type of a thyroid hormone that governs body size, energy levels, as well as process of metabolism
References:

Llewellyn, W. (2017). William Llewellyn's Anabolics.
United States: Molecular Nutrition, LLC.