HOW DO I OPTIMIZE MY HORMONAL HEALTH?
The body’s hormones are essentially responsible for controlling and balancing nearly every major system in your body. Hormones impact your mood, stress management, metabolism, libido and much more. Certain times of life, such as menopause, are prone to hormone imbalances but they can happen throughout your life for a variety of reasons. Please see our available testing so that you can determine your current baseline and optimize your health
Available Tests
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DUTCH COMPLETE
Order TestDUTCH Complete is dnalife’s flagship test and takes hormone testing to a whole new level. This Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones (DUTCH) by Nordic Laboratories is easy to collect and applicated to all genders.
This test looks at sex hormones and their metabolites, the overall diurnal pattern of free cortisol, and the total distribution of cortisol metabolites in addition to OATs, which provide insight into nutritional deficiencies, oxidative stress, gut dysbiosis, melatonin, neuroinflammation, and more.
Healthcare providers can use this valuable tool to optimize hormone health and address hormone-related symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, and mood swings.
Ideal for women suffering from:
- Fatigue
- Depression
- Low libido
- Menopause symptoms
- Mood swings
- Premenstrual symptoms (PMS)
- Unexplained weight gain
- Hair loss
- Acne
- Inflammation
Ideal for men suffering from:
- Depression
- Fatigue
- Mood swings
- Hair loss
- Low motivation
- Lower sex drive, erectile issues
- Fertility
- Sleeping troubles
- Weight gain
DUTCH COMPLETE TESTS FOR:
- Androgen Metabolism
- Estrogen Metabolism
- Progesterone Metabolites
- Metabolized Cortisol/Cortisone
- Free Cortisol/Cortisone
- The Diurnal Pattern (Can include the CAR)
- DUTCH COMPLETE Extras: melatonin (6-OH-Melatonin-Sulfate), oxidative stress (8-hydroxy-2-deoxyguanosine), and organic acid markers, which add tremendous value to the test because of the further insights they offer into metabolic areas important for hormone and neurotransmitter balance.
The DUTCH Complete uses 4-5 dried urine samples collected over a 24-hour period. For menstruating women, the sample must be collected on day 19-21 of a regular 28-day menstrual cycle. For non-cycling women and men, the test can be collected on any day.
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DUTCH PLUS
Order TestThe DUTCH Plus™ takes hormone testing to a whole new level. It includes everything that is in DUTCH Complete™. In addition, the DUTCH Plus™ offers the Cortisol Awakening Response, bringing another important piece of the HPA axis into focus.
Ideal for women suffering from:
- Fatigue
- Depression
- Low libido
- Menopause symptoms
- Mood swings
- Premenstrual symptoms (PMS)
- Unexplained weight gain
- Hair loss
- Acne
- Inflammation
Ideal for men suffering from:
- Depression
- Fatigue
- Mood swings
- Hair loss
- Low motivation
- Lower sex drive, erectile issues
- Fertility
- Sleeping troubles
- Weight gain
DUTCH PLUS TESTS FOR:
- Androgen Metabolism
- Estrogen Metabolism
- Progesterone Metabolites
- Metabolized Cortisol/Cortisone
- Free Cortisol/Cortisone
- The Diurnal Pattern (Can include the CAR)
- Melatonin (6-OH-Melatonin-Sulfate), oxidative stress (8-hydroxy-2-deoxyguanosine), and organic acid markers, which add tremendous value to the test because of the further insights they offer into metabolic areas important for hormone and neurotransmitter balance.
- Cortisol Awakening Response
The DUTCH Plus™ uses 4-5 dried urine samples and 5 saliva samples collected over a 24-hour period. For menstruating women, the sample must be collected on day 19-21 of their menstrual cycle. For non-cycling women and men, the test can be collected on any day.
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DNAOESTROGEN
Order TestDNA Oestrogen empowers you to make informed decisions about your hormonal health and overall well-being. This cutting-edge genetic test offers deep insights into your oestrogen metabolism, helping you to optimize health outcomes by understanding and managing your hormonal balance and associated health risks.
Viewed as a ‘foundation to health’ test, DNA Oestrogen gives you the knowledge of your unique genetic profile, you can proactively manage and optimize your hormonal health, addressing potential issues before they become significant concerns.
Ideal for Individuals with:
- chronic fatigue
- gut issues
- cardiovascular disease
- insulin resistance
- family history of chronic diseases
- or looking to optimize health and refine their routines with targeted approaches to diet, lifestyle, and nutraceuticals
DNA Oestrogen analyzes 10 genes involved in:
- Oestrogen metabolism
- Phase I and phase II detoxification
- Factor V
- Oestrogen hormones