Description
Adrenal Stress Test Saliva Kit
The Adrenal Stress Test can identify specific issues:
- Help identify possible causes of excessive fatigue
- Identify underlying reasons for chronic infections, including sinusitis and other recurrent respiratory infections
- Screen for concerns with blood sugar and insulin resistance
- Help determine if a gluten-free diet may be best for you
- Identify possible reasons why you may have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
Abnormal Cortisol Levels
Certain situations, such as stressful events, skipping or delaying meals, or sleep disruptions, can cause the adrenals to secrete excess cortisol. Abnormal cortisol levels can have widespread effects throughout the body and contribute to various health conditions, but treatment options are available if these abnormalities are detected.
The Adrenal Stress Test can be helpful for individuals with:
- Chronic stress and stress-related health problems
- Fatigue or lack of energy
- Muscle and joint pain or weakness
- Blood sugar imbalance
- Osteopenia or osteoporosis
- Insomnia, sleep disturbances, or difficulty waking
- Poor memory or difficulty retaining information
- Irritability or mood swings
- Frequent or chronic infections
- Hypertension
- The increased waist-to-hip ratio or abdominal obesity
- Anxiety or depression
- Changes in skin integrity, easy bruising, or excessive stretch marks
The Adrenal Rhythm and Its Importance
Cortisol and DHEA levels can influence
The adrenal glands secrete cortisol in a 24-hour cycle (circadian rhythm), with the highest amount released in the morning and the lowest at night.
- Energy production
• Immune system function
• Skin integrity
• Muscle strength
• Bone health
• Allergy/Autoimmunity
• Sleep Quality
• Thyroid health
• Blood sugar regulation
• Brain function/emotional health
Five saliva samples are used to assess the following:
- Cortisol to evaluate the stress response
- Insulin to investigate blood sugar control and insulin resistance
- DHEA/DHEA-S to determine how other hormones may be affected by stress
- Secretory IgA to assess the toll of stress on immunity
- 17-OH progesterone to determine underlying causes of abnormal cortisol levels
- Gluten antibodies to identify immune response to gluten
Convenient, Simple, and Thorough
- The collection is noninvasive and painless.
- Samples can be conveniently collected from your home, office, or other location.
- 24-hour adrenal stress test: Saliva is collected over 24 hours, providing complete information about your body’s stress response.
- Only the free and active level of each hormone is measured
What to Expect
Your adrenal stress test kit containing the supplies you need to collect your test samples will be shipped to your door.
- You will collect 5 saliva samples over 24 hours. Complete instructions regarding sample collection are included with your kit.
- The directions will come in ASI Kit. However, you can also read them here and here.
- You will need to refrigerate your samples until all collections are complete.
- Next, you will package the sample in the box provided, affix the prepaid mailing label included with your kit, and ship the completed kit from your nearest UPS location.
- You receive your results in approximately 1-2 weeks.
This information can then create a customized treatment plan and determine the next steps in working toward your health goals.
Contact our office for an appointment with Dr. Brown for specific health care support.
