Diurnal Cortisol

The Diurnal Cortisol Test measures cortisol levels at four points throughout the day (morning, noon, afternoon, and night) using saliva samples. This test evaluates the body's cortisol rhythm and how well the adrenal glands are responding to stress. Cortisol is the body's primary stress hormone, playing a critical role in energy regulation, immune function, metabolism, and sleep-wake cycles.

Benefits:

✅ Assesses Adrenal Function & Stress Response – Identifies adrenal fatigue, burnout, or excessive cortisol production, which can contribute to chronic stress, anxiety, or exhaustion.

✅ Evaluates Daily Cortisol Patterns – Helps determine if cortisol follows a healthy rhythm (high in the morning for energy, gradually declining throughout the day, and low at night for restful sleep). Irregular patterns may indicate adrenal dysfunction or chronic stress overload.

✅ Supports Sleep & Energy Levels – Imbalanced cortisol can lead to insomnia, daytime fatigue, brain fog, and difficulty waking up in the morning.

✅ Aids in Managing Chronic Conditions – Cortisol imbalance is linked to conditions like weight gain, immune dysfunction, inflammation, and metabolic disorders (e.g., insulin resistance, thyroid issues).

✅ Guides Personalized Treatment – Helps create tailored plans for stress management, lifestyle changes, adrenal support supplements, and hormone therapy.

✅ Non-Invasive & Easy – Uses saliva collection, making it a stress-free alternative to blood testing, with multiple time-point samples for more accurate results.