10 weeks post show bloodwork

[Jussik]

Hello,

I've just received my bloodwork results that I did 10 weeks after my first bodybuilding show. I have two concerning values.

My ALT is at 101 U/L (normal is 0-55)
My TSH is at 5,83 mU/L (normal is 0,35-4,94)

For my ALT, I will be taking a natural liver supplement live Liver by HD Muscle or by Revive. I don't know if anyone has any suggestions for this? I have heard injectable L-Carnitine can help too. If not, I'll let my liver hopefully heal itself lol.

For my TSH, both my parents are on prescribes synthroid. I'm not too suprised that my TSH is not too great. I'm thinking about starting a low dose T4 like 25mcg daily and do some other bloodwork in the future. Any recommendations here?

I'm a 25 year old female for anyone asking.

 

[Axle Labs]

I recommend starting TUDCA. I'm not sure if that natural liver supplement contains it. If it does, good.

TSH is slightly high and your thyroid maybe slightly underactive. I would talk to a doc about that vs. self medicating T4. It may not really be underactive enough to warrant medication.

 

[Jussik]

I recommend starting TUDCA. I'm not sure if that natural liver supplement contains it. If it does, good.

TSH is slightly high and your thyroid maybe slightly underactive. I would talk to a doc about that vs. self medicating T4. It may not really be underactive enough to warrant medication.

Thanks for the feedback. I booked a private doctor tomorrow to go through my results with a professional. Definitely a better idea than self-medicating lol

 

[b6798045]

Try measuring ALT again, but this time don't workout for 1 week. Training increases AST and ALT. If GGT is in range, your liver is ok.

TSH is probably due to low T4 and now body is trying to recomp.

Measure again TSH, T3 and T4 in 3 months time, take blood at the same time as you did last time.

 

[IronMetal_2]

Do you have pre contest prep blood results to compare too?

Especially TSH?

I wouldn't start medicating thyroid if pre bloods have been fine. TSH would most likely revert back to normal in this case.

 

[Jussik]

Try measuring ALT again, but this time don't workout for 1 week. Training increases AST and ALT. If GGT is in range, your liver is ok.

TSH is probably due to low T4 and now body is trying to recomp.

Measure again TSH, T3 and T4 in 3 months time, take blood at the same time as you did last time.

My ALT before my competition was at 23 so I highly doubt the training caused it to go almost 5 times higher.

 

[Jussik]

Do you have pre contest prep blood results to compare too?

Especially TSH?

I wouldn't start medicating thyroid if pre bloods have been fine. TSH would most likely revert back to normal in this case.

Yes before my competition it was in the normal range at around 4. I don't think it's going in the good direction unfortunately

 

[IronMetal_2]

Yes before my competition it was in the normal range at around 4. I don't think it's going in the good direction unfortunately

Yeah while still in the "subclinical" range, that's too high. You want it at the very least below 3. If medicated, aim for TSH 1-2.

 

[Jussik]

Yeah while still in the "subclinical" range, that's too high. You want it at the very least below 3. If medicated, aim for TSH 1-2.

I'm guessing TSH levels don't really go back down on their own. Considering it's been 10 weeks that I'm off every ''super'' supplement, I think I'm going to have to go down the medication route

 

[buck]

Were you using thyroid drugs during prep or stimulants.
Do you take iodine. Most don't get enough.

 

[Jussik]

Were you using thyroid drugs during prep or stimulants.
Do you take iodine. Most don't get enough.

I was using clen, yohimbine, oral winstrol as my ''cutting agents'' with low dose caffeine like 200-300mg per day. I've read about iodine and will definitely implement it. What dose do you recommend?

 

[buck]

I was using clen, yohimbine, oral winstrol as my ''cutting agents'' with low dose caffeine like 200-300mg per day. I've read about iodine and will definitely implement it. What dose do you recommend?

The recommended amount is 150 mcg. I would take attest that but would not go crazy as more is not always better. As/if you see improvement you can always up the dose some till you get to a FSH that you want. But iodine is not a drug it is a supplement. Just because it is taken in does not mean it is all absorbed optimally.

 

[Jussik]

The recommended amount is 150 mcg. I would take attest that but would not go crazy as more is not always better. As/if you see improvement you can always up the dose some till you get to a FSH that you want. But iodine is not a drug it is a supplement. Just because it is taken in does not mean it is all absorbed optimally.

Makes sense, thanks for your input.