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Cytomel T3 Vs. HGH

Cytomel T3 and HGH are hormone medications used to treat certain medical conditions involving hormone deficiency. They are sold for other reasons, but they are recommended only for medical use.

  1. Cytomel T3

    • Cytomel comes in pill form, according to Drugs.com.

      Cytomel is a thyroid hormone supplement that contains liothyronine. According to Drugs.com, liothyronine is a synthetic form of the hormone T3, which is naturally produced by the thyroid gland. This medication is given when the body does not produce enough of the hormone T3 on its own, a condition known as hypothyroidism. Drugs.com says that this medication is used to regulate energy and metabolism in those who have hypothyroidism only; it should not be used as a means to treat obesity or weight problems.

    Human Growth Hormone

    • According to the DEA, "hGH is only bioavailable in the injectable form."

      Human growth hormone is naturally produced by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland. According to Drugs.com, it "promotes body growth, fat mobilization, and inhibition of glucose use." There are HGH medications available by prescription for those with kidney failure, Turner's syndrome or other diseases. HGH medications, such as somatropin, humatrope, norditropin, are only not available in pill form, they come as injections, according to Rxlist.com. The DEA also states, " HGH is only bioavailable in the injectable form. The HGH molecule is too large for absorption across the lining of the oral mucosa and the hormone is digested by the stomach before absorption can occur."

    Similarities

    • Both Cytomel and HGH are hormones that are used for medical reasons to regulate growth in individuals whose bodies do not produce enough of these hormones naturally.

    Differences

    • When a person needs the medication Cytomel, she most likely has an underactive thyroid and she will gain weight, according to the Mayo Clinic. When a person needs an HGH medication, his body is not growing enough. Cytomel is liothyronine, a man-made medication designed to mimic the action of the T3 that is naturally produced by the thyroid gland. Somatropin is an injectable form of the HGH produced by the pituitary gland. Somatropin and HGH are almost identical, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration's Office of Diversion Control.

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