{"product_id":"cortisol-profile-1003","title":"Cortisol Profile","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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.\u003cbr\u003e\nSalivary cortisol testing is the most accurate and powerful non-invasive salivary hormone test that evaluates bioactive levels of the body’s important stress hormone cortisol. 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 8am, 12pm, 4pm, and 8pm. The cortisol profile is particularly useful for patients with fatigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"references\"\u003e\n\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFries E, Dettenborn L, Kirschbaum C. The cortisol awakening response (CAR): facts and future directions. \u003cem\u003eIntJPsychophysiol\u003c\/em\u003e. 2009;72(1):67-73.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClow A, Hucklebridge F, Stalder T, Evans P, Thorn L. The cortisol awakening response: more than a measure of HPA axis function. \u003cem\u003eNeurosciBiobehavRev\u003c\/em\u003e. 2010;35(1):97-103.\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003eHammer 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. \u003cem\u003eInternational journal of cardiology\u003c\/em\u003e. 2016;203:69-73.M\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 1003\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\u003eTest method:\u003c\/strong\u003e LC-MS\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 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Results should be interpreted with a qualified health practitioner and do not replace medical advice or diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NutriPATH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43256757780542,"sku":"NUTRIPATH-1003","price":156.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/6371\/9486\/files\/logo-circleonly-450x450_279ac026-fd10-4cab-a4ea-434ee63ca9b1.png?v=1787889974","url":"https:\/\/northshorehealthclinic.com.au\/products\/cortisol-profile-1003","provider":"NSHC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}