DUTCH Plus extends the analysis offered by DUTCH Complete by combining dried urine hormone testing with salivary hormone testing, to evaluate sex hormones, adrenal hormones, and their metabolites, along with an assessment of the Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR). This extended profile provides a detailed insight into hormone production, hormone metabolism, and the daily cortisol rhythm, contributing to the evaluation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis function.
This type of evaluation can be relevant in contexts such as menstrual or menopause-related symptoms, fatigue, mood fluctuations, sleep disorders, decreased libido, or changes in body composition. In women, it can help investigate estrogen, progesterone, and androgen metabolism patterns at different life stages. In men, the evaluation of testosterone, DHEA, and cortisol dynamics can provide additional information about energy levels, stress adaptation capacity, and body recovery.
The results are interpreted together with symptoms, lifestyle factors, and the individual's clinical history. Analyzing hormonal patterns in this broader context can help specialists develop personalized nutrition strategies, lifestyle modifications, or therapeutic interventions, and allows for comparing results over time to monitor response to interventions.
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