Free Testosterone

[alphaasfuck]

My cousin got his hormone levels checked, his range in testosterone was on the higher end of the scale, but his free testosterone was deficient.
What kind of trt should I suggest he seeks? Is there away to fix this problem without going on TRT? I'm going to recommend that he gets an AI, if the specialist prescribes any kind of hormone.

 

[stevesmi]

he can run supplements that bind to SHBG

 

[alphaasfuck]

he can run supplements that bind to SHBG

So Steve, just by running something that increases his SHBG will increase free testosterone production?

 

[stevesmi]

So Steve, just by running something that increases his SHBG will increase free testosterone production?

no you want to bind to SHBG and inhibit it

that will cause free test to rise.. that is why a lot of guys stack proviron in their cycles, cause it is so effective at binding to SHBG

certain supplements do a great job of doing this since your friend wants to stay natural.

but I bet you my left nut your friend is using drugs and many drugs will cause SHBG to skyrocket.. finasteride is an obvious one. antidepressants, statins, and beta blockers will do it too

 

[muskate]

Steve is 100% right. Your free testosterone is what actually matters. Free testosterone is a measure of the active form of testosterone in the body.

lowering SHBG will increase free testosterone in the body.

Here are some natural supplements:
Boron, magnesium and Vit D increase free testosterone
Fish oil has also been shown to increase free testosterone
Certain prescription drugs (like steve mentioned) will increase SHBG to increase and lower free testosterone

 

[alphaasfuck]

Impressive stuff gents. Thank-you for your response. My cousin appreciates it too! So he told me he's taking Adderal and Motrin daily, no anti-depressants. His cortisol levels are high I'm sure as he's always tired and stressed out. Having the low free test is definitely putting an impact on his life as he is always out of energy and motivation.
So if lowering his SHBG will raise his free testosterone, the side effects will include a lower sex drive. After his free test goes up, will his SHBG have a rebound effect? I sent him the conversation and he's worried about losing libido.

 

[alphaasfuck]

Here are his test results. The first thing I said to him after he showed me them a couple months ago, was why didn't they test his SHBG... funny that it could be the reason why his free testosterone isn't higher.

 

[alphaasfuck]

 

[Nelson Montana]

Free testosterone is the only kind that matters since it's the only testosterone that is actively doing anything. Avenacosides and muara puama have been shown to increase free testosterone. Also proviron and arimidex.

 

[Lev Butlerov]

Impressive stuff gents. Thank-you for your response. My cousin appreciates it too! So he told me he's taking Adderal and Motrin daily, no anti-depressants. His cortisol levels are high I'm sure as he's always tired and stressed out. Having the low free test is definitely putting an impact on his life as he is always out of energy and motivation.
So if lowering his SHBG will raise his free testosterone, the side effects will include a lower sex drive. After his free test goes up, will his SHBG have a rebound effect? I sent him the conversation and he's worried about losing libido.

Believe you me - with 50 mgs of proviron lower libido is the last thing in the world to expect. What's more, it will increase his libido and sex drive, so if this issue got him concerned, proviron is the way to go.