At-Home Cortisol & DHEA-S Test

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What Biomarkers Are Measured?

Cortisol
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Widely known as the body's "stress hormone". As well as regulating your body’s stress response to external stimulants, Cortisol controls metabolism and regulates blood sugars.

DHEA-S:Cortisol Ratio

Represents your anabolic/catabolic imbalance. Since DHEA-S is an anabolic hormone that inhibits the catabolic effects of Cortisol, this calculation can estimate the HPA axis dysfunction (Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal).

DHEA-S
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Your body converts DHEA-S into estrogen & androgens (testosterone & androstenedione). The development of male and female sex characteristics relies heavily on DHEA-S during reproduction.

Visceral Fat

‍Visceral Fat is stored around your internal organs, including your heart, liver and intestines. Visceral fat makes chemicals and hormones that can be toxic to the body.

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Why Should You Consider an Adrenal Health Test?

Sleep and Stress issues can show up in various ways, affecting multiple aspects of your well-being. Here's how your body might signal the need for a closer look:

Physical Health

• Persistent fatigue or lack of energy
• Unexpected weight changes
• Muscle weakness or discomfort
• Sensitivity to temperature (feeling too hot or cold)
• Night sweats or changes in body composition

Emotional & Mental Health

• Unexplained mood swings
• Anxiety or feelings of irritability
• Trouble concentrating or frequent forgetfulness
• Disrupted sleep patterns
• Feelings of sadness or lack of motivation

Appearance & Skin

• Hair loss or thinning
• Skin concerns like dryness or acne • Changes in hair growth patterns
• Brittle nails or changes in nail health
• Dark patches or discoloration

Reproductive Health

• Irregular or missed periods (F)
• Challenges with fertility or libido (F&M)
• Severe PMS or menstrual pain (F)
• Symptoms of menopause or perimenopause (F)
• Breast tenderness or changes in breast tissue (F&M)

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FAQ

Your questions, answered

What comes with the service?

Choose Health is an at-home health tracking service that allows you to track key markers of internal health (collected with a simple prick of your finger) and learn how your diet, exercise and lifestyle are impacting your markers so you can make more informed decisions on your health journey. Each kit contains:
• Lab test supplies
• Tape measure for visceral fat
• Pre-paid shipping package to send your test to the lab
• Unlimited subscription to Choose Health mobile tracking service application

What markers can I test?

You can personalize your test to track the markers that are most relevant to you. If you don't know which markers you want to test, our team of doctors will help recommend which might be most relevant to you based on your lifestyle, goals and family history. Our current list of markers include:
• Cardiovascular Health (Total Cholesterol : HDL Ratio)
• Insulin Resistance (Trigylcerides : HDL Ratio)
• Average Blood Sugar (hbA1c)
• Body Composition and Visceral Fat (Waist : Heigh Ratio)
• Oxidative Stress (GGT)
• Inflammation (hs-CRP)
• Vitamin D (25-OH vitamin D)
• Testosterone (Total)
• Thyroid (TSH)

Who should take this test?

If you would like to learn how your nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress, drinking and family history are impacting your long-term health you should take this test. You must be over 18.

What labs are used to process my test?

We only partner CLIA and CAP accredited labs to provide testing solutions. These labs have the same accreditations as labs that your doctor might use.

Does Choose Health do DNA testing?

Choose Health is an at-home blood testing service. We do not offer DNA testing and your sample will never be stored or saved for the purpose of testing your DNA. The labs we have partnered with do not offer DNA testing services.

How do I take this test?

Please watch our instructional video on how to properly take the test: by copy and pasting the following link into your search bar: https://choosehealth.io/instructions