SHBG in Serum

Sex hormone binding globulin is produced by the liver and binds to sex hormones (testosterone, DHT, estradiol), regulating their bioavailability to tissues.
Also known as:
Sex hormone-binding globulin
S-SHBG
.

SHBG ranges for

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"Normal" lab range for SHBG is between 16.5 and 55.9 nmol/L for males:
16.5
55.9
According to Peter Attia, SHBG should be below 60 nmol/L for males:
60
According to OptimalDX, SHBG should be between 40 and 46 nmol/L for males:
40
46
Optimal range
Optimal range for SHBG appears to be between 25 and 46 nmol/L for males:
0
17
25
46
56
120
Why this optimal range?
Preliminary range is based on functional health organizations including but not limited to those listed above.
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