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There is no special preparation for this test

The Adrenal Stress Profile is offered through our partnership with SabreScience Lab. It is designed to provide an evaluation of the stress hormones: Cortisol and DHEA-Sulfate.

The test includes - Six saliva samples collected in the privacy of your own home over a 24 hr. period at 8AM, 12PM, 4PM, 8PM, 12AM, and 4AM.

The profile includes Nine evaluations:

6 x Cortisol - Helps evaluate stress response.
3 x DHEA-s - Helps determine stress adaptation.

Many Endocrine related problems may be the result of stress. Simply put, stress is the sum total of all mental and physical input over a given period of time. The main markers used to measure stress are the adrenal steroid hormones, cortisol and DHEA-Sulfate. Stress, whether physical or emotional in origin, provokes a survival response by the adrenal glands. When the adrenal glands become exhausted due to overwork, adequate levels of the stress hormones DHEA-s and cortisol cannot be produced.

DHEA-s and cortisol are considered the major shock absorber hormones in the body. They buffer us to stress and the negative impact it can have on both mental and physical function. Long-term stress can have a serious impact on the adrenal glands and cause them to shrink and reduce production (Adrenal Dysfunction). This sets off a chain reaction that can influence the digestive, circulatory, respiratory, and nervous systems, along with many other functions of the body.