{"product_id":"adrenocortex-stress-and-male-basic-1011","title":"Adrenocortex Stress \u0026 Male Basic","description":"\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalivary cortisol testing is an effective, non-invasive 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 and DHEA. The Adrenocortex test should be used as a general screening test as it plays such an important role for a healthy life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn combination to this test, the basic male hormone profile has been added as it is a unique and accurate analysis for the measurement of male hormones. As the body ages it is evident that particular hormones decline or fluctuate causing a variety of health conditions. This complete unique profile will provide valuable information on an individual’s hormonal and adrenal status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"references\"\u003eReferences:Tsigos C, Chrousos GP. Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, neuroendocrine factors and stress. \u003cem\u003eJournal of psychosomatic research\u003c\/em\u003e. 2002;53(4):865-871.\n\u003cp\u003eHackett RA, Kivimäki M, Kumari M, Steptoe A. Diurnal Cortisol Patterns, Future Diabetes, and Impaired Glucose Metabolism in the Whitehall II Cohort Study. \u003cem\u003eThe Journal of Clinical Endocrinology \u0026amp; Metabolism\u003c\/em\u003e. 2016;101(2):619-625.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeisler S, Aussieker T, Paldauf S, et al. Salivary testosterone and cortisol concentrations after two different resistance training exercises. \u003cem\u003eJ Sports Med Phys Fitness\u003c\/em\u003e. 2019;59(6):1030‐1035. doi:10.23736\/S0022-4707.18.08786-8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTest details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1011\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hormone Health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 x 5ml Saliva\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection method:\u003c\/strong\u003e CI05.01.01\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurnaround time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-5 Business Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is measured\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul class=\"analytes\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCortisol 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