Saliva Test Kit - Adrenal Dysfunction Hormone Imbalance Testing - for Male/Female

Description

For the assessment of adrenal function resulted due to cortisol hormone imbalance. The adrenal dysfunction not only affects short-term response to stress, but adrenal imbalance may affect the adrenals’ ability to produce and balance other hormones crucial to long-term health and well-being such as DHEA, estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. Cortisol is a well-known marker of hypothalamus pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis activity. This steroid can easily be measured in saliva, enabling patients to collect samples in the comfort of their home at any time of day, even in stressful situations. Cortisol is also known as a stress hormone. Cortisol is the major glucocorticoid produced in the adrenal cortex. It is normally released in response to any physical and psychological events. Cortisol’s imbalance plays many roles in the body’s effort to carry out its processes and maintain homeostasis. Cortisol is actively involved in the regulation of calcium absorption, blood pressure maintenance, anti-inflammatory function, gluconeogenesis, gastric acid and pepsin secretion, and immune function. The salivary cortisol test is the preferred test for adrenal function and a well-accepted, noninvasive, reliable indication of knowing cortisol levels. Signs & Symptoms of Higher Cortisol Levels: Memory lapses Depression Anxiety Fatigue Stomach ulcers High blood pressure Increased levels of cholesterol Weight gain/loss Sweet cravings Insulin resistance Heart disease Osteoporosis Frequent illnesses SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF LOWER CORTISOL LEVELS: Fatigue Stress intolerance Cold intolerance Inflammation Weight gain due to lack of proper blood sugar levels Aches and pains Fibromyalgia Prolonged illnesses Common colds Alcoholism Depression Joint pains Heart disease Sleep difficulties Asthma