Tag: Sex hormone binding globulin

A 2004 study showed that creatine supplementation significantly increased sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) in men during resistance training. This raises important questions for athletes and fitness enthusiasts about whether creatine can increase SHBG and influence hormone balance.

Research from the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality found that consuming oats improved men's libidos in just eight weeks. But what does oatmeal do for testosterone and overall hormonal health, beyond traditional libido claims?

According to consensus research, vegetarian and vegan men have consistently higher SHBG levels than meat-eaters, suggesting dietary factors play a significant role. But what foods cause high SHBG specifically? Certain dietary patterns and individual foods are known to affect this important protein, which regulates the availability of sex hormones in the body.

While most people fall short of recommended daily fiber intake, many wonder about its less-known effects, such as whether and how does fiber decrease SHBG. The answer is far from simple, with scientific evidence showing both increases and decreases depending on numerous individual and dietary factors.