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Cortisol Adrenal Testing
Cortisol testing provides us with an assessment of one of the most important stress hormones in the body. Stress hormones, like neurotransmitters, are involved in cell-to-cell communication, so that the 100 trillion or so cells in your body and brain can communicate with each other and be “good citizens” in the community of cells. Stress hormones like cortisol, as well as neurotransmitters, serve many roles, but some of the most important involve helping us cope and adapt to life’s painful and stressful experiences. They also help us to form close emotional connections with others (bonding) by enhancing joy and pleasure.
Cortisol Adrenal Testing provided by LabTest.Me is achieved by collecting 4 saliva samples throughout a 24 hour cycle, to determine the type if pattern of adrenal function you have. When cortisol levels are tested and found to be high, it suggests a robust response to high levels of stress, which is helping such an individual cope with difficulties. Individuals who have this finding can be helped to lower their stress levels in various ways, with nutrients and suggestions for stress-reducing lifestyle changes.
When cortisol levels are tested to be low, it suggests a potentially more serious condition called “burnout,” and nutritional and lifestyle suggestions will be offered by LabTest.Me for support of adrenal function to help normalize cortisol levels which can assist in coping with life’s chronic stress and pain.
Sometimes cortisol levels are high at some times during the 24 hour cycle (circadian rhythm), and sometimes they are low, so LabTest.Me will make suggestions timed to these ups and downs to adjust cortisol levels to achieve optimal function and help with stress and pain management. Without testing, it may be difficult to ascertain if cortisol levels are too high or too low, or when they are abnormal at different times during a 24 hour cycle.
LabTest.Me, as part of the overall recommendations for optimizing biochemical functioning and wellness, will suggest nutritional and lifestyle changes to assist you in coping with life’s pain and stressors, to help to lessen the chance of burnout and to increase your chances of experiencing life with more vitality and joy. __________________________________________________ Disclaimer: The information contained in the LabTest.Me program is for educational purposes only and it should not be followed without first consulting with a healthcare professional who is knowledgeable about CAM (Complementary / Alternative Medicine). If you have any known psychiatric or medical disorder you should first follow the recommendations of your healthcare professional before taking nutritional supplements. The statements contained in this document or presentation have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. LabTest.Me recommends that you consult with your healthcare professional to evaluate any laboratory testing that you receive.
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