Test your
Cortisol
Looking for an easy way to test and monitor your Cortisol?
It's included in the HealthieOne Complete test.
Cortisol
Explanation: Cortisol is a steroid hormone made by adrenal glands (small organs above the kidneys), and often called the "stress hormone" because the body releases it when it's under stress. Cortisol helps the body manage stress, regulate blood sugar levels, control blood pressure, reduce inflammation, and balance the sleep-wake cycle. It also provides energy by breaking down fats, proteins, and carbohydrates.
Test purpose:
- Detect adrenal malfunctions: Such as Cushing’s syndrome (too much cortisol) or Addison’s disease (too little cortisol); investigate symptoms: Like fatigue, weight gain, weight loss, low blood pressure, or unusual sleep patterns.
- Assess stress response: Abnormal cortisol levels can reflect how well the body is handling physical or emotional stress. Cortisol is measured to assess the stress of physical training on the body, potentially indicating overtraining.
Other information about this test: Mount Sinai, Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, UCSF Health, ARUP Laboratories, Johns Hopkins
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