Test hormones that are important for sleep
With this test you can find out how your hormone levels are melatonin, cortisol and DHEA looks like and if you have any imbalances that can affect your sleep/cause sleep difficulties. The test is a saliva test that you can easily perform at home. Saliva is collected on two occasions during a day, the first saliva is taken immediately when you wake up and one in the evening before you go to sleep. The sample is then sent to our ISO-certified laboratory for analysis and you will receive your answer digitally as soon as the lab has analyzed your sample.Hormones being analyzed
Melatonin
Melatonin is the body's own sleep hormone and is continuously produced in the body around the clock. Melatonin has a calming effect and helps us to become sleepy. The production of melatonin occurs in the pineal gland in the brain and its secretion is controlled by light and darkness. A disturbed level of melatonin in the body or too little production of the sleep hormone affects sleep. Both too low or too high levels can contribute to disturbed sleep.Cortisol
Cortisol is the body's stress hormone that provides energy and productivity during both physical and mental stress. Cortisol also controls alertness and should be lowest at night, but disruptions can occur when we are exposed to stress. This means that cortisol levels can remain high even during the night, which can prevent the body from getting back into gear and can lead to problems with recovery. High cortisol often manifests itself in the form of sleep difficulties such as difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, or waking up too early.DHEA
DHEA is a prohormone and a precursor to many other hormones, which are responsible for, among other things, stress control and mineral metabolism. The hormone DHEA the body has developed a protective mechanism against the negative effects of stress. High levels of DHEA often associated with sleep disorders. Note that levels are linked to age, with the highest levels as a young adult, then levels decrease with age.What is analysed
Hormones
- Cortisol and DHEA
Other
- Melatonin
