Interested in getting your hormones tested? The DUTCH test (Dried Urine Testing of Cortisol and Hormones) is one tool to help assess some of your hormones and how they are being metabolized.
This test is a take-home urine test that offers some data points on a variety of markers, including:
- Estrogens, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA
- Estrogen and progesterone metabolites
- Cortisol and cortisone
- Nutrient markers such as B12, B6, and glutathione (as well as others)
- Melatonin
- Oxidative stress/DNA damage marker
This information is a helpful indicator of your hormonal levels and can be a useful tool when looking at both hormonally related concerns such as weight loss, menstrual changes, cyclical mood changes, and other cyclical concerns.
For more information, come chat with one of our NDs and we can help determine if this test may be appropriate for you.
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