Cortisol Metabolite Testing: Finding the Missing Link in Your Hormone Health

In this week’s episode of ReInvent Healthcare, we talk about a specific type of test that analyzes metabolites in the body. This test analyzes the levels of metabolites to help evaluate for adrenal dysfunction. IN THIS EPISODE:The DUTCH (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) TestThere are different versions of the DUTCH test with different purposes that can check hormones, the cortisol awakening response, and adrenals, which in turn can find out about thyroid function. Another great thing about this test is it can also test for cortisol metabolites. Cortisol MetabolitesOnce cortisol is broken down by the liver for excretion, it is converted into cortisol metabolites. Each individual person has a different set of chemistry that may be contributing to their symptoms, fatigue, libido, etc. and looking into cortisol metabolites can go a long way in order to understand their dysfunctions better.Cortisone and CortisolCortisol is deactivated to cortisone and vice-versa through different types of enzymes. The ratio of cortisol to cortisone and their metabolites is something to look at to see how the body is excreting and this can show signs of inflammation and give us a better picture of how the adrenals are functioning.RESOURCES:Read through our FREE Resource Adrenal Guide.Get our FREE Guide to Taking a Detailed Health History that gets you to root causes with ease. Access Additional Resources for Practitioners ready to improve clinical outcomes through our Nutritional Endocrinology Practitioner Training.  Watch our recorded Thyroid Adrenal Workshop here.