In a message dated 10/08/2002 6:55:18 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
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> I read somewhere (isn't that nice and scientific) that carbohydrates are
>  required by the liver to convert T4 into T3.

Well, my carb level is just about the same as it has been for the last 5
months or so (20-30 g, mostly veggies and nuts).  I definitely have felt
increased heat following eating all summer.  But now my hands are cold, my
feet are cold - it's uncomfortable.