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346. Thyroid Thieves: How SHBG Hijacks Your Hormones

The Thyroid Fixer

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Understanding the Role of SHBG in Thyroid and Hormone Function

This chapter discusses the significance of sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) in thyroid and hormone function. It explains how SHBG can bind to free thyroid hormones, affecting their activity and leading to symptoms like weight gain, low energy, and low libido. The chapter emphasizes the importance of testing SHBG levels and explores various factors that can raise or lower SHBG.

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