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Measure Cortisol, the body’s ‘Stress Hormone.’ High cortisol levels can contribute to weight gain, weakened immune system, acne, thinning hair, fatigue, diabetes, and mo
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Cortisol is produced by the adrenal glands and is the body’s primary stress hormone. It enhances your brain’suse of glucose (sugar) and increases the availability of substances that repair tissues. Its release is increased in response to stress and low blood-glucose levels. It helps regulate metabolism, affects blood pressure, and servesas an anti-inflammatory. Chronically elevated levels of cortisol are an indication a body is stressed which canmake healthful eating habits difficult to maintain – the result is often stress-eating which leads to overeating and weight gain.
High cortisol levels – high cortisol levels can be caused by many underlying issues such as overactivity or cancerof the pituitary or adrenal glands, chronic stress and medication side effects. Estrogen can also increase cortisol levels in your blood.
SYMPTOMS OF HIGH CORTISOL:
Low cortisol levels – low cortisol levels mean the adrenal glands aren’t making enough cortisol. This could becaused by Addison’s disease which could be caused by cancerous cells, removal of the adrenal glands, certain genetic disorders, and certain antifungal medications.
SYMPTOMS OF LOW CORTISOL:
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is made by the thyroid gland and is released into the blood where it is delivered to tissues in the body. It helps the body stay warm, use energy, and keeps the brain, heart, muscles, and other organs working as they should. High levels of TSH have been associated with a slow metabolism and weight gain. Measuring TSH levels can help determine if you have underactive or overactive thyroid.
High TSH levels: The pituitary gland produces more TSH when the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones. High levels are an indication that the thyroid gland is not making enough thyroid hormone (primary hypothyroidism)
SYMPTOMS OF HIGH TSH:
Low TSH levels: Low TSH levels are an indication that the thyroid is producing too much thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism or overactive thyroid). Low TSH may result from an abnormality in the pituitary gland. This abnormality prevents it from making enough TSH to stimulate the thyroid.
SYMPTOMS OF LOW TSH:
Testosterone is a sex hormone that regulates sex drive, muscle mass, bone mass, fat distribution and the production or both red blood cell and sperm in men (in men). It helps male features develop over time and it naturally decreases as men age. The effects of gradually lowering testosterone levels in men are known as late-onset hypogonadism. This condition affects 4 in 10 men by the age of 45. Women also produce testosterone but in much smaller amounts
Low Testosterone: Low testosterone levels is called Testosterone Deficiency (TD) or Low Testosterone (Low-T). This condition is more common in men who are overweight or diabetic. Testosterone usually decreases with age so older men tend to have lower testosterone.
SYMPTOMS OF HIGH TESTOSTERONE IN MEN:
SYMPTOMS OF LOW TESTOSTERONE IN WOMEN:
Estradiol is the strongest of the three estrogens in the body and is an important factor in the female reproductive system. In women, estradiol’s main function is to mature and then maintain the reproductive system. Estradiol levels cause the maturation and release of the egg as well as the thickening of the uterus lining to allow a fertilized egg to implant. As women age, levels of this hormone decrease significantly.
SYMPTOMS OF HIGH ESTRADIOL:
SYMPTOMS OF LOW ESTRADIOL:
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Cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone, is produced by the adrenal glands. Normal levels of cortisol are released when you wake up in the morning or exercise. In small doses, cortisol can heighten memory, increase your immune system and lower sensitivity to pain. Overproduction of cortisol caused by chronic high stress causes negative side effects such as increased blood sugar levels, weight gain, suppressed immune system, digestive problems and heart disease which leads to high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke.
Research has shown that chronic stress and anxiety can have a negative impact on our immune system. This is due to the body’s overproduction of cortisol for sustained periods of time. When cortisol is doing its job, it works quickly during times of high stress to reduce inflammation throughout the body. It does this by reducing the antibodies that cause inflammation. While this process is necessary in small doses, it is not ideal in the long run. If you have chronic stress, cortisol is suppressing the antibodies you need to fight off infection on a regular basis, making it harder for you to recover from illness.
You’ve been exercising and managing your diet and it’s paying off – the number on the scale is decreasing. Yet you can’t seem to lose that stubborn belly fat. This could be due to the stress hormone cortisol. Research has shown that high cortisol levels increase the accumulation of fat for men and women in the belly area. Cortisol influences things like digestion and metabolism, mood, and immune system responses. Finding ways to manage your stress will help get your cortisol levels under control, which could help you in targeting that unwanted fat.
Please prepare to test first thing in the morning. Be sure to drink plenty of water before testing! Being well hydrated will help increase blood flow and improve the testing experience.
*Note: Do not test on a Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or Holiday. Your sample must be picked up, dropped at a dropbox location or brought to FedEx on the same day you test.
MLD’s Stress Test At Home test results will provide detailed information regarding your cortisol levels. Our easy to navigate patient dashboard will tell you if yourcortisol levels are low, normal or high.
Your results can be easily shared with your healthcare provider, and in fact, we encourage you to share your data in order to obtain the treatment you might need. Contact us for a network of healthcare providers that specialize in treating hormone deficiencies.
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