23 and me

[mandy72]

does this test cortisol levels too?

[radd]

No Mandy,

The "23andme" tests for genetic impairments that might influence how hormones and drugs, etc, work in your body and if you're carrying certain genetic variations that predispose you to certain disease(s).

The common test for cortisol imbalances carried out by members is the Genova saliva test.

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Saliva Stress Test (test ref END01)

thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/testin...

Four saliva tests that measure the available "active" cortisol (& DHEA) secreted at set times over a 24 hours period. The results will allow you to see any imbalances in the daily circadian pattern so enabling use of correcting supplements to aid your adrenal health. Unfortunately this test is not generally used or recognised by GP's.

The cost is £77.00 which is a discounted price for THyroidUK when code A42AQ is used.

gdx.net/uk/product/27