Blood Test: Stress & Cortisol

Stress isn't just a feeling. It's a biochemical reality that rewrites your biology. And when stress becomes chronic, your body's stress-response system—governed by cortisol and DHEA—can become dysregulated in ways that affect everything from your sleep and metabolism to your mood and immune function. Our Stress & Cortisol Check measures the two master hormones of your stress-response system, revealing whether months or years of pressure have pushed your body into patterns of dysfunction that keep you stuck—even when you're "trying everything right". What We Measure: Cortisol (checks for chronic stress, exhaustion / burnout), DHEA-SO4 (risk factors for exhaustion, premature aging, mood disorders) Who Needs This Test? ✓ If you're living with chronic stress -High-pressure job or business ownership -Caregiving responsibilities (children, aging parents) -Financial stress or major life transitions -Relationship difficulties or conflict -Chronic health conditions ✓ If you're experiencing stress-related symptoms -Sleep problems (can't fall asleep or can't wake up) -Weight gain despite diet and exercise -Severe fatigue or energy crashes -Anxiety, irritability, or mood swings -Brain fog and poor concentration -Weakened immune system (always getting sick) -Loss of libido or sexual dysfunction -Sugar or salt cravings -Feeling "wired but tired" ✓ High performers & athletes -Training intensively or competitively -Experiencing performance plateaus -Poor recovery between workouts -Overtraining symptoms -Balancing training with high-stress work ✓ People concerned about burnout -Feeling emotionally depleted -Loss of motivation or passion -Cynicism or detachment -Decreased sense of accomplishment -Physical and emotional exhaustion ✓ Preventive health optimization -Anti-aging and longevity goals -Optimizing mental performance -Supporting healthy weight management -Proactive stress management -Biohacking and self-optimization When your results arrive, your physician analysis will help you understand: - Which values fall outside normal ranges and why that matters - How different measures relate to each other - Whether patterns suggest specific conditions - What lifestyle or medical interventions might help - Whether follow-up testing is recommended