>>My first question to all of you on the list is when I have my T3 measured,
does that number represent only the active T3 or does it include the inactive
Reverse T3?<<

I believe the T3 tests detect the molecules with three iodine atoms,
regardless of where they are positioned on the two benzene (six-sided) rings.  I was
told that my Total T3 included my (very high) Reverse T3.

Found some interesting articles on the Internet with key words
      T3 "Reverse T3" Tests

Peg

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