Low Sex Hormone Binding Globulin

Low Sex Hormone Binding Globulin

Sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) is a protein produced primarily by the liver that binds to sex hormones, particularly testosterone and estrogen, regulating their availability in the bloodstream. When SHBG levels are low, more of these hormones circulate in an unbound or free” form, which can have significant effects on the body. Low SHBG is associated … Read more