Free/total test

[BBAddict]

So, what is more important free test levels or total test levels? I had mine tested and my total test was low, but my free test levels were abnormally high. I guess what I'm wondering is which is more important for muscle growth.

The doc prescribed some test gel packs that I can use-will that help in terms of muscle development at all? I don't feel like paying for them if they're not gonna help at all. Sex drive is fine, so I'm not worried about that so I would only get them if they will help muscle growth. Thanks for any input.

[BBAddict]

So, nobody knows which test is more important? Anybody? Anybody?

[speedracer59]

Try asking this in the anabolics forum. I could give you an answer but I am not positve. I think you will get a better answer over there.

[beefcake]

Free test levels is what is important. If your totals are high, and your free total is low, then most of your test is bound by shbg and isn't benefiting you. The goal is to raise free test as much as possible. Big reason why some people stack test with winny, since winny seems to lower shbg from binding up your test.

[Mr I]

whats SHBC?

[beefcake]

Originally posted by Mr incredible
whats SHBC?

Sex hormone binding globulin. It binds to your testosterone rendering it unusable.

[BBAddict]

Thanx, beefcake. So would a test topical gel raise free test or the bound test?

[beefcake]

Originally posted by BBAddict
Thanx, beefcake. So would a test topical gel raise free test or the bound test?

It would raise total test levels in general. Your free levels will be determined depending on how much of the total test remains unbound by the shbg. There's only so much shbg so it can only bind so much. So i'm pretty sure the result would be a gain in free test.