Why Is SHBG So IMPORTANT? -- Men Only!

#menshealth #testosteronebooster #hormones #supplements #functionalmedicine What is a sex hormone-binding globulin? (SHBG) SHBG stands for Sex Hormone Binding Globulin. It is a protein produced by the liver that binds primarily to testosterone in order to transport it through the body. It also binds to dihydrotestosterone and estradiol. It can be a “canary in the coalmine” for chronic disease states, and is an important part of the whole hormone picture for both men and women. That means if SHBG is high, then free testosterone will be low because more of your total testosterone is stuck (bound) to SHBG. If it wasn’t bound by SHBG it would be free, therefore, you would have a higher Free Testosterone level. Free testosterone is what can readily be used by the body at any given time. Total testosterone level from a blood draw is not able to distinguish between free testosterone and that which is bound to SHBG, so you can’t rely on only a total testosterone level to tell you if you’ve got an issue with testosterone or not. What IS Sex Hormone Binding Globulin?    • What IS Sex Hormone Binding Globulin?  SHBG   Dr. Jawad's Online Supplement Dispensary-conditions apply. https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jja... Visit my website: http://www.totalwellnessdupage.com/ http://www.totalhealthdupage.com/ Can I help You? -Click the link to schedule Your consultation: www.totalwellnessdupage.com Email: [email protected] Dr. Jinaan Jawad 26W276 Geneva Road Suite C Carol Stream, IL 60188 630-653-2225 Visit Us: https://www.totalhealthdupage.com/ https://www.totalwellnessdupage.com/ Facebook:   / totalhealth06   Instagram:   / wellnesstotalhealth   DR. JINAAN JAWAD D.C., DACNB, FACFN, FIAMA, CFMP Dr. Jawad is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist and Acupuncturist. In addition, a Diplomat for the American Chiropractic Neurology Board, Fellow of the American College of Functional Neurology as well as Fellow of the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture. He is a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner. Any information on diseases and treatments available at this channel is intended for general guidance only and must never be considered a substitute for advice provided by a doctor or other qualified healthcare professional. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care professional with questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Although all measures are taken to ensure that the contents of the YouTube channel is accurate and up-to-date, all information contained on it is provided ‘as is’. We make no warranties or representations of any kind concerning the accuracy or suitability of the information contained on this channel. Dr. Jinaan Jawad may at any time and at its sole discretion change or replace the information available on this channel. To the extent permitted by mandatory law, Dr. Jinaan Jawad shall not be liable for any direct, incidental, consequential, indirect or punitive damages arising out of access to or use of any content available on this channel, including viruses, regardless of the accuracy or completeness of any such content.