Cortisol – the stress hormone in the body
Cortisol is the most important stress hormone and is primarily produced in the adrenal cortex. Between six AM and eight AM the levels are normally the highest. During the day the cortisol level decreases, and the body can slowly come to rest in the evening. Cortisol plays an important role in the different metabolic processes in the body. In immune processes, cortisol helps with its anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effect, and has an important function in maintaining the health of the body.

Typical longtime symptoms of increased cortisol levels:
Insomnia
Immunodeficiency
Overweight
Diabetes
Burnout

Cortisol deficiency
Cortisol is vital. Apart from the provision of energy reserves, it also plays a role in the cardiovascular health,gastrointestinal health, the immune system and brain functions. Therefore low cortisol levels can have interfere effects on our health and general well-being.

Test scope
Verisana measures your level of cortisol und displays if your values are increased or decreased. Hence you receive a so called ‘daily profile' which shows the development of your cortisol values throughout the day.

Test procedure
You receive your test kit, collect your samples from the comfort of your home and send it right back to the Verisana Laboratory. After the analysis has been conducted in a CLIA-certified lab, you can conveniently download your results in our portal. You will receive an email notification as soon as your results are in.