Sex hormone binding globulin or SHBG has important effects on a man’s testosterone and therefore plays a key role in diagnosing low T. Too many doctors only look at total testosterone, but I frequently see men with total T numbers that look adequate or high, but low free testosterone. Why? Their T is bound by SHBG. In this video I take a close look at SHBG, states that increase or decrease it, and lifestyle changes men can make to lower SHBG. I also share some cases of men who are suffering from low T symptoms due to elevated SHBG years or even decades after steroid use - and in some cases after only using T boosters, peptides, or SARMs. Persistent elevated SHBG is a side effect of androgens more people should know about!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
01:18 - THE ROLE OF SHBG
01:55 - Only free T is active at receptor sites
02:19 - The portion of total T bound to SHBG is inactive
03:28 - STATES THAT RAISE SHBG
03:55 - Higher estrogen states, hyperthyroidism
04:14 - Liver disease, cirrhosis, medications
04:30 - Severe caloric restriction, overtraining
05:13 - PTSD, rare urologic issues
05:47 - After steroid use (even decades later)
06:09 - Also after T boosters, peptides, SARMs
06:24 - STATES THAT LOWER SHBG
- Insulin, growth hormone, IGF-1, Androgens
07:09 - Obesity, hypothyrodism
07:42 - Type 2 Diabetes
08:18 - LIFESTYLE CHANGES TO LOWER SHBG
08:36 - What to avoid and try (08:54)
09:16 - Some supplements (in theory)
09:27 - DIAGNOSING LOW T WITH SHBG
Stay Strong and Healthy,
Dr. O
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As the Anabolic Doc, since 2003, I’ve provided men who are using or have used anabolic steroids a confidential, ethical and professional medical venue to discuss their use. I do NOT in any way support the use of any performance enhancing drugs - PEDs, anabolic steroid or other medicine for muscle building or body transformation. The “off-label” use of PEDs, as such agents is considered illicit and may lead to adverse health outcomes. Please consult an expert health professional regarding any medical agent and do NOT use any medicine without the explicit advice and supervision of an appropriate medical expert.
This video is for education and information only. This is not medical advice. Only take medications as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take illegal substances. Taking steroids can lead to serious health consequences.
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