Adrenal Stress Test

The Home Test Box Adrenal Stress Test assesses your cortisol and DHEA levels, two hormones produced by the adrenal glands, to give you a better understanding of your adrenal health and how your body handles stress.

The adrenal stress test requires four samples because cortisol levels typically fluctuate throughout the day. They are usually highest in the morning and lowest in the middle of the night. Collecting four samples throughout the day, within specific time frames, enables us to provide you with a more comprehensive overview of your cortisol levels.

The Home Test Box Adrenal Stress measures the following markers: 

• DHEA
• Morning cortisol
• Noon cortisol
• Evening cortisol
• Night cortisol

Anyone experiencing chronic stress, insomnia, anxiety, fatigue, or weight problems may benefit from an adrenal stress test.

Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands in response to stress. While it is commonly referred to as the “stress hormone,” cortisol has many essential functions. It manages how your body uses macronutrients, regulates blood pressure and blood sugar, and controls the sleep-wake cycle. When balanced, cortisol is beneficial to your health. 

However, too much cortisol, which can occur when you’re under constant stress, can derail essential functions and lead to numerous health problems. Chronic stress is associated with mental health conditions like anxiety and depression, heart disease, memory and concentration problems, trouble sleeping, weight gain, digestive issues, and headaches. 

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a hormone made by the adrenal glands and liver. It plays a role in estrogen and testosterone production. 

Abnormal DHEA levels may indicate a problem with the adrenal glands. 

High DHEA levels are associated with congenital adrenal hyperplasia, an adrenal gland tumor, and polycystic ovary syndrome. 

Low DHEA levels are associated with Addison’s disease and hypopituitarism.

Yes, please collect four saliva samples on the same day.

The adrenal glands are endocrine glands located above the kidneys. They produce the hormones that help regulate the immune system, blood pressure, metabolism, stress response, and other essential functions.