Free Testosterone vs Total Testosterone

[xlxBigSexyxlx]

Can some please explain this.

Just, what's the difference of the two. Which is used for what, etc, etc.

Thanks.

[kfrost06]

they're the same thing except one is bound by SHBG(Sex hormone-binding globulin) which makes it inactive. SHBG is used by your body to regulate your testosterone .

[kfrost06]

So your total testosterone is all your test and free test (and it has to be free of SHBG to be able to enter a cell and activate receptors) is a very small amount of test, the test that is free of SHBG. Your free test is the most important.

[zoec79]

im a woman thnking of doing a course has anyone got any sugestions on what to take for a first timer ?

[Pinnacle]

they're the same thing except one is bound by SHBG(Sex hormone-binding globulin) which makes it inactive. SHBG is used by your body to regulate your testosterone.

Sort of.....free testosterone is what is bioavailable. Total test is just that, before SHBG does it's horrid task.

[xlxBigSexyxlx]

so, the lower the SHBG, the higher the free test?


Is having too low of levels of SHBG a bad thing in any way?


So when one does PCT, are you looking to boost up free test or total test? Or both for that matter?

[zoec79]

can someone help me? im thinking of takeing a course iv not take anythin before and i would like to no whats best for women?

[xlxBigSexyxlx]

can someone help me? im thinking of takeing a course iv not take anythin before and i would like to no whats best for women?

[goose]

Stinging nettle is the only test booster that really works and its dirt cheap.God I love this shit,try and get ActivaTe(Divanil), it contains 3,4-divanillyltetrahydrofuran, an extract of stinging nettle root. It is claimed to be the most potent constituent of stinging nettle to bind with SHBG, freeing up testosterone and DHT,it also has a wonder of other health benefits .

[zoec79]

lol just wanted some advice thats all can you help or not thanx?

[NATE0406]

lol just wanted some advice thats all can you help or not thanx?

start your own thread and lay out all your stats and what your goals are and you will get a better response.

[kfrost06]

so, the lower the SHBG, the higher the free test?


Is having too low of levels of SHBG a bad thing in any way?


So when one does PCT, are you looking to boost up free test or total test? Or both for that matter?

yes in most cases lowering your SHBG will increase your free test but the best way is to actually bind up the SHBG, DHTs are good at doing this, the best is proviron . Proviron will bind your SHBG and thus make more testosterone free(bioavailable).

In a PCT you want to get your production of testosterone back to normal so your overall goal is to get your total test back however since your test levels are low, very low taking proviron is highly recommended because it will lower your SHBG(w/o hindering your HPTA) and making the little bit of test you have bioavaliable to use.

I hope this clears things up some for you.

[xlxBigSexyxlx]

yes in most cases lowering your SHBG will increase your free test but the best way is to actually bind up the SHBG, DHTs are good at doing this, the best is proviron . Proviron will bind your SHBG and thus make more testosterone free(bioavailable).

In a PCT you want to get your production of testosterone back to normal so your overall goal is to get your total test back however since your test levels are low, very low taking proviron is highly recommended because it will lower your SHBG(w/o hindering your HPTA) and making the little bit of test you have bioavaliable to use.

I hope this clears things up some for you.

Yes it does.

Thanks