Triacana (3,5,3'-triiodothyroacetic acid) Tiratricol

Quick info about Triacana (3,5,3'-triiodothyroacetic acid) Tiratricol

Triacana is a naturally occurring thyroid product containing the substance known as Tiratricol. Tiratricol is a metabolite of the iodiferous thyroid hormone, L­triiodthyronine (T3), and is available at health-food stores, sold over the Internet, and is quite popular in Europe. The drug is marketed under the brand names Triax, Tri-Cuts, and Triacana.

When a person is involved in a calorie-restricted diet, the body produces less deiodinase enzyme, and hence produces less T3. When our bodies lack the effects of T3 (the more potent of the two hormones) our BMR decreases. An abundance of T4 is still present, however, T4 simply isn't potent enough to maintain the high metabolic rate we seek while trying to burn fat.

Common dosages of this product range from 10-14 tablets per day. Generally, two 0.35 mg tablets are taken on the first day of intake and with two tablets added each successive day until 10-14 tablets/day are taken. The half-life time of tiratricol is 5-7 hours, so Triacana should be taken 3-4 times daily (7)(8). Doing so will allow a constant amount of the substance in the blood, so the effects are continual. There are also many athletes who prefer to combine Triacana with Clenbuterol, or another type of thermogenic. Popular choices include a stack of Ephedrine, Caffeine, and Aspirin/Yohimbine. A suggested duration for moderate usage would be up to 12 weeks.

If you're interested in making the commitment that taking thyroid hormones/derivatives requires, and the risks involved, Triacana isn't your best choice. The side effects are very similar to that of T3, yet lacking the potency by a substantial amount. One hundred tablets are packaged in a box containing four push-through strips of 25 tablets each.