ADRENOCORTEX STRESS PROFILE – EXTENSIVE ID: 1693 Nutripath

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 6:00-8:00amCortisol 6:00-8:00amCortisol 12:00pmCortisol 4:00pmCortisol 8:00pmSecretory IgA Sampling Instructions for saliva collection For technical support call: 0800-88-44-33 or email: techsupport@nutrisearch.co.nz Nutripath code 1002

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