^^^low(er) SHBG as we all know IS beneficial for the purpose of "growing muscles"
..but SHBG does serve a purpose ..especially for optimal health
..low levels of SHBG are associated with elevated levels of triglycerides, LDL & multiple cardio issues including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high BP
there a many studies, but here's a few links below:
Sarkar NN. Hormonal profiles behind the heart of a man. Cardiol J. 2009;16(4):300-6.
Calderon-Margalit R, Schwartz SM, Wellons MF, et al. Prospective association of serum androgens and sex hormone-binding globulin with subclinical cardiovascular disease in young adult women: the “Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults” women’s study. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Sep;95(9):4424-31.
^^^no surprise, it makes sense ..estrogen isn't the only thing that rises during "stress"
(fasting under the influence of anabolics is def perceived as stressful by your body)
..cortisol (which is responsible for increasing BG during stress) & adrenalin (epinephrine) also spikes
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It's definitely blood sugar, I have this issue whether I'm on or off gear, I have a genetic predisposition and extensive family history. It's been this way even sinse I started using gear.. I wish it wasn't this way because it can be pretty uncomfortable at times.
Far as the shbg, If people really want to discredit the association with mast/prov, that's fine with me..I'm not trying to convince anybody differently, I'm just sharing my findings..This is far from my first rodeo, and I've had a lifetime of blood work, this isn't coincidental.
I'm openly stated my previous history and patterns, and what I did differently and how the readings compare to previous ones and what I did differently.
Take these for educational purposes only, they were unique enough for me to share them because these were quite different from a lot of other blood work I've had done.
When people's markers change on blood work and they seem confused and ask questions, a lot of people say "well what did you do differently" ?!?!?
I'm not confused, and I know what I did differently.
Per the results above
It would be great if other people in the near future did something similar so we can look at how people react, whather the numbers go in either direction, it would definitely be beneficial for noting an awareness. Wouldn't you agree?