Adrenocortex Stress Profile Extensive + Male Hormone Profile Extensive - $428.67 inc GST

* Fasting Required-6-8am collection *
 

The Adrenocortex hormone profile is a non-invasive saliva test that serves as a reliable marker of stress response and a critical tool for revealing adrenal imbalances. Lifestyle, physical and psychological stresses put constant demands on the adrenal glands. If they become depleted adrenal fatigue or insufficiency may be experienced.
 

Each person has two adrenal glands both located on top of each of the body’s two kidneys. These glands are important to the body’s endocrine (hormonal) system. Adrenal fatigue is a very common condition in today’s society through the physical and physiological demands we put on our adrenal glands. Each gland is composed of two distinct zones, the large outer cortex and the inner medulla.

The Adrenocortex stress profile extensive is an expansion of the Adrenocortex basic test in the sense that it includes Secretory IgA levels. Salivary cortisol testing is an effective non-invasive salivary hormone test that evaluates bioactive levels of the body’s important stress hormones, cortisol and DHEA. This hormone test (stress test) serves as a critical tool for uncovering biochemical imbalances underlying anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, obesity, dysglycemia, and a host of other clinical conditions that may affect our day to day lives. This hormone test examines 4 saliva samples over a 12-hour period for levels of cortisol DHEA and Secretory IgA. The Adrenocortex extensive test is a very useful tool for patients that have weak immune systems and susceptible to always catching the flu.

Common Conditions:

• Anxiety

• Headaches

• Poor concentration, ‘brain fog’

• Energy levels

• Fatigue, lethargy

• Salt cravings

• Mild depression

• Lack of stamina

• Sexual dysfunction

• Irregular sleeping patterns

• Thyroid dysfunction

• Blood Pressure

• Depression

• Impaired Immune System
   

Analytes:

DHEAs 6:00-8:00am
Cortisol 6:00-8:00am
Cortisol 12:00pm
Cortisol 4:00pm
Cortisol 8:00pm
Secretory IgA
 

References:

Tsigos C, Chrousos GP. Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, neuroendocrine factors and stress. Journal of psychosomatic research. 2002;53(4):865-871.

Fries E, Dettenborn L, Kirschbaum C. The cortisol awakening response (CAR): facts and future directions. IntJPsychophysiol. 2009;72(1):67-73.

Clow A, Hucklebridge F, Stalder T, Evans P, Thorn L. The cortisol awakening response: more than a measure of HPA axis function. NeurosciBiobehavRev. 2010;35(1):97-103.

Hackett RA, Kivimäki M, Kumari M, Steptoe A. Diurnal Cortisol Patterns, Future Diabetes, and Impaired Glucose Metabolism in the Whitehall II Cohort Study. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. 2016;101(2):619-625.

Hammer F, Deutschbein T, Marx A, et al. High evening salivary cortisol is an independent predictor of increased mortality risk in patients with systolic heart failure. International journal of cardiology. 2016;203:69-73.

Engeland CG, Hugo FN, Hilgert JB, et al. Psychological distress and salivary secretory immunity. Brain Behav Immun. 2016;52:11‐17. doi:10.1016/j.bbi.2015.08.017

Amir H Abdul Latiff and Michael A Kerr – The clinical significance of immunoglobulin A deficiency. Ann Clin Biochem, Mar 2007; 44: 131 – 139.

Male Hormone Profile Extensive. The aging male experiences a decrease in testosterone at a rate of 10% per decade from the age of 30. This reduction of testosterone and other androgens experienced as a consequence of the ageing process has been named andropause or androgen deficiency of the ageing male (ADAM).

As the body ages it is evident that particular hormones decline or fluctuate causing a variety of health conditions. This unique profile will provide valuable information on an individual’s hormonal status. The Male hormone profile will provide insights into a wide range of disorders, from reduced libido and muscle mass to cardiovascular disease and other hormone related imbalanced symptoms.

Salivary hormone testing is particularly ideal for the prevention and treatment of hormone related symptoms and conditions, prescribing and monitoring Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and natural hormone replacement therapy. Salivary Hormone testing is unique in that it helps identify the hormonal imbalances which may be causing chronic health problems. From just one simple non-invasive collection, results obtained from the test make it possible for practitioners to individualise treatment in order to establish optimal hormone balance.

Common Conditions:

• Poor memory

• Poor attention/focus

• Fatigue

• Anxiety and Depression

• Erectile Dysfunction

• Muscle weakness

• Loss of libido

• Impaired immune system

• Prostate cancer

Analytes:
DHEAs
E1-Estrone
E2-Estradiol
Testosterone
Androstenedione
Ratios

Reference:

Lewis, J.G.: Steroid Analysis in Saliva: An overview. Clin Biochem Rev 2006, Volume 27:139-146.
 

Sampling Instructions for saliva collection

For technical support call: 0800-88-44-33
 

Nutripath code 1002 + 1008
 

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