The Saliva Cortisone - Extra 1 marker on the DUTCH Plus panel from Precision Analytical is a specific test that measures the level of cortisone in saliva. Cortisone is a hormone produced by the body as a metabolite of cortisol, which is often referred to as the "stress hormone." Cortisol plays a crucial role in helping the body respond to stress, regulate metabolism, reduce inflammation, and assist with memory formulation. It is produced by the adrenal glands, which are small glands located above each kidney. In the body, cortisol is converted into cortisone by an enzyme called 11β-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase. By measuring cortisone levels in the saliva, the test provides insights into the functioning of this enzyme and the adrenal glands' activity.

The marker "Saliva Cortisone - Insomnia" provides a unique and insightful perspective into the complex relationship between cortisol metabolism and sleep disorders, such as insomnia. Cortisone, measured through saliva in this context, is a less active metabolite of cortisol, the primary stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands. Cortisol is crucial for various bodily functions, including the regulation of sleep-wake cycles, blood sugar levels, inflammation, and the body’s response to stress. In individuals with insomnia, cortisol levels can be dysregulated, leading to an imbalance that affects sleep quality and duration.

Saliva Cortisone Total on a DUTCH (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) test measures the overall amount of cortisone present in saliva over a specified period, usually a day. Cortisone is a metabolite of cortisol, the body's primary stress hormone, produced by the adrenal glands. This measurement is crucial in assessing adrenal gland function and the body's stress response. Unlike single-point measurements, the total cortisone level provides a broader view of how cortisone levels fluctuate and are maintained throughout the day, offering insights into the health of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and the body’s circadian rhythm.

Cortisol is a stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands and is the primary agent used in our body’s flight or fight response to threatening stimuli.

Cortisol is a stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands and is the primary agent used in our body’s flight or fight response to threatening stimuli.

Cortisol is a stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands and is the primary agent used in our body’s flight or fight response to threatening stimuli.

Cortisol is a stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands and is the primary agent used in our body’s flight or fight response to threatening stimuli.

Melatonin is not technically an adrenal or sex hormone however it is highly involved in the entire endocrine system. It is made in small amounts in the pineal gland in response to darkness and stimulated by Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH). 

Melatonin is not technically an adrenal or sex hormone however it is highly involved in the entire endocrine system. It is made in small amounts in the pineal gland in response to darkness and stimulated by Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH). 

Melatonin is not technically an adrenal or sex hormone however it is highly involved in the entire endocrine system. It is made in small amounts in the pineal gland in response to darkness and stimulated by Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH). 

The novel antibodies salivary gland protein 1 (SP-1), carbonic anhydrase 6 (CA VI) and parotid secretory protein (PSP) have shown to be present in animal models for Sjogren's syndrome (SS) and patients with the disease. The antibodies SP-1, CA VI and PSP occurred earlier in the course of the disease than antibodies to Ro or La.

The novel antibodies salivary gland protein 1 (SP-1), carbonic anhydrase 6 (CA VI) and parotid secretory protein (PSP) have shown to be present in animal models for Sjogren's syndrome (SS) and patients with the disease. The antibodies SP-1, CA VI and PSP occurred earlier in the course of the disease than antibodies to Ro or La.

The novel antibodies salivary gland protein 1 (SP-1), carbonic anhydrase 6 (CA VI) and parotid secretory protein (PSP) have shown to be present in animal models for Sjogren's syndrome (SS) and patients with the disease. The antibodies SP-1, CA VI and PSP occurred earlier in the course of the disease than antibodies to Ro or La.