A comprehensive look at levels of sex and stress hormone using a combination of urine and saliva samples collected through the day to assess hormone levels, organic acids and metabolites to provide a full picture of hormonal health. The profile of biomarkers include:

• Sex hormones
• Oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone – for reproductive health
• Oestrogen metabolism – healthy oestrogen metabolism is important for reproductive function, bone health and cancer prevention
• Androgen metabolism – these are male sex hormones that can be converted to metabolites of varying potency. The balance of which may be important in prostate enlargement, acne and male pattern baldness
• Sleep-wake cycle and stress hormones
• Cortisol and DHEA – can become imbalanced during long term stress which can affect our sleep-wake cycle and our ability to respond to life’s challenges
• Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR) – a mini stress test checking how well prepared your body is to start each day
• Melatonin is a neurotransmitter responsible for promoting sleep
• Neurotransmitters
• Dopamine, noradrenaline and serotonin – chemical messengers involved in mood and motivation
• Oxidative stress – monitors DNA damage due to free radicals
• Organic acids
• Vitamins B12 and B6 – important for the production and metabolism of hormones and neurotransmitters
• Glutathione – a potent antioxidant useful in understanding how well the body is coping with free radicals

Urine

16 days