- Nov 1, 2012
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Alright guys I know many of you are getting ready for spring/ summer now but before you begin jumping on T3, you might want to take into consideration what occurs beyond the fat loss. As many of you know in your body you have free and bound testosterone and that very little testosterone actually exists in a "free" state; actual ratio is about 98% bound to 2% free. The majority of testosterone can be found bound to two proteins called SHBG (sex hormone binding globulin) and Albumin. SHBG has a 1000 to 1 affinity over albumin but albumin is present to SHBG at a level of 1000 to 1 therefore the activity of both remains pretty equal.
Besides the fact, when taking steroids the affinity by which the steroid binds to these proteins is altered and as the percentage of free hormone increases so do the benefits. So just as the level of hormone can be controlled so can SHBG, SHBG is mostly controlled by two other factors; thyroid hormone and estrogen. As the concentration of these factors increase so does SHBG and visa versa. So when taking T3 to prep for your summer cut remember that your SHBG will be increasing along with the dose and in turn lowering the amount of free hormone in your body/ effects of anabolics your taking.
These are important factors to think about especially when we have compounds such as DNP available which have been shown to provide great results with little to no sides. Also it is wise to keep your estrogen under control all the time! High estrogen level leads to more problems than just your SHBG levels rising.
Besides the fact, when taking steroids the affinity by which the steroid binds to these proteins is altered and as the percentage of free hormone increases so do the benefits. So just as the level of hormone can be controlled so can SHBG, SHBG is mostly controlled by two other factors; thyroid hormone and estrogen. As the concentration of these factors increase so does SHBG and visa versa. So when taking T3 to prep for your summer cut remember that your SHBG will be increasing along with the dose and in turn lowering the amount of free hormone in your body/ effects of anabolics your taking.
These are important factors to think about especially when we have compounds such as DNP available which have been shown to provide great results with little to no sides. Also it is wise to keep your estrogen under control all the time! High estrogen level leads to more problems than just your SHBG levels rising.