Interpreting my Saliva Cortisol results

[ci00aaj]

Hi all,

I recently posted to the group about some unpleasant anxiety issues I have been experiencing, which I now think is due to my previously very low Vitamin D levels (18.7 in Oct 2021, 35.5 in Jul 2024, and 60.4 in Aug 2024). I only started to rectify this in July with supplements and I am hopeful this removes those symptoms with a Vit D loading and maintenance plan I am following.

One of the other things that was suggested was to take a Cortisol saliva test. I did this in Aug and the following were observed -

Sample 1 (06:00-10:00) - 11.90 (range <20.3) - Normal

Sample 2 (12:00) - 6.99 (range 1.6 - 5.6) - High

Sample 3 (16:00-20:00) - 8.58 (range <6.94) - High

Sample 4 (Midnight) - 2.45 (range <7.56) - Normal

Apart from doing all the normal things to reduce stress, is there anything else I can ascertain from these readings?

Thank you for reading!

[greygoose]

Looks like your adrenals need a bit of TLC: lots of vit C, B vits and salt. Make sure all your nutrients are optimal. Try to go to bed and get up at the same times every day, and have a high protein breakfast as soon as you get up. The results aren't too bad, but could be better.

[ci00aaj in reply to greygoose]

Thank you for the advice, as always, very helpful. My current vitamin routine does include C and B, and I'll happily do a bacon and egg brekkie going forward!!The sleep is going to be problematic for the foreseeable future tho, as I have a 6 week old baby girl to help look after.

[greygoose in reply to ci00aaj]

Ah, yes, that does make sleep problematic! But, do your best - you can't do more than that.

[GreenTealSeal]

did you have caffeine or chocolate during this day as this can skew results?

Just sharing what my dr told me

[ci00aaj in reply to GreenTealSeal]

I can't remember now but I think it's unlikely as I've been trying to cut back on both due to the anxiety issues I have been dealing with.

[Martinica1954]

Hello. Where did you do your saliva test for cortisol please? Many thanks.

Martinica1954

[ci00aaj in reply to Martinica1954]

Hiya! I obtained mine through a private gp who is helping me manage my thyroid condition however i have purchased the same test through medichecks in the past -

medichecks.com/pages/search...

Hope that helps!