What is cortisol?

Cortisol is an essential hormone that our body produces in response to stress. It is released when we face “fight or flight” situations. Without cortisol, we would not be able to survive, as it is essential for many vital processes, but it must be maintained within certain levels to function properly.

When the adrenal gland is activated, there is an increase in cortisol levels, the key hormone in stress management. To counteract its effects, the body releases dehydroepiandrosterone in its sulfated form (DHEA-S), which helps modulate the stress response. It is a precursor hormone that influences the production of other important hormones.

Other stress-related hormones include aldosterone, which plays a role in regulating blood pressure, and catecholamines, the hormone involved in the stress response, such as adrenaline.

What is the Advanced cortisol test?

The Advanced Cortisol Test is a test that assesses the impact of stress on the body by measuring different biomarkers. in blood and saliva.

This is the most comprehensive option and measures not only cortisol and DHEA-S in saliva, but also aldosterone and catecholamines in the blood. This analysis allows you to assess how stress varies throughout the day (during four time periods) and detect chronic stress patterns or circadian rhythm disturbances, providing a more complete view of your hormonal health and stress response. It allows you to identify the times of day when the patient experiences the greatest stress load.

Test Benefits

• Analysis of stress evolution throughout the day: The test measures cortisol and DHEA-S levels in saliva in four different time periods, allowing you to observe how these hormones fluctuate throughout the day. By assessing hormonal changes at different times, it is possible to identify the times of day when the patient experiences the greatest stress load.
• Accurate assessment of the impact of stress: The test helps you understand how your body handles stress, providing a clear picture of your cortisol levels. This way, you’ll be able to tell if you’re facing elevated stress or if your body needs support to rebalance itself.
• Detect hormonal imbalances: Discover if your cortisol or other hormone levels are out of balance, which may be affecting your overall well-being, such as energy, sleep, or even your mood.
• Improve your sleep: If you’re experiencing difficulty resting, the test can indicate if cortisol is interfering with your sleep cycles, helping you take action to improve the quality of your rest.
• Increase your energy: By understanding your cortisol levels, you can identify potential causes of chronic fatigue and find ways to regain your energy and feel more alert and productive during the day.
• Prevent associated disorders: Helps detect hormonal imbalances that may be related to chronic fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, depression, or that could lead to long-term conditions, such as heart or metabolic problems.
• Personalize your treatment: With our test, you can personalize your treatment and adapt effective strategies to manage stress, improve your diet, and optimize your lifestyle. Additionally, it allows you to accurately monitor your cortisol levels before starting any supplementation.

Who is it indicated for?

• People who experience high levels of stress in their daily lives.
• Individuals with symptoms of chronic fatigue, sleep disturbances, mood swings, or concentration problems.
• Athletes and people with high physical and mental demands.
• People with suspected cortisol-related hormonal imbalances.
• Patients with metabolic, cardiovascular, or autoimmune diseases in which stress plays a significant role.

Process

DELIVERY TIME: 6 working days.