The test takes hormone testing to a new level. In addition to sex hormones and their metabolites, the DUTCH Plus® adds the Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR) to bring another important piece of the HPA axis into focus.
The test gives us the ability to see the whole hormonal picture. Where a blood test gives us the value for that specific point in time, the DUTCH Plus shows the symphony of how much hormone the body is producing, how much of it is moving through the liver/being metabolized, and the interplay between sex hormones & adrenal hormones.
THE DUTCH PLUS® EVALUATES:
-Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR) - shows us what your cortisol is doing throughout the day and how well your body responds to waking and winding down for bed. CAR is the golden standard for cortisol measuring.
-Melatonin Status - plays an important role in immunity and how well you’re sleeping
-Sex Hormones & Metabolites - measures the balance of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, & DHEA
-Organic Acids - measures the byproducts of cellular activity - how well your body detoxes, your oxidative stress load, and micronutrient status
WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM HORMONE TESTING:
The different patterns that are revealed from the DUTCH Plus require completely different lifestyle approaches and supplement protocols. While symptoms can give us a good picture, the picture really comes into focus when tested. You can then feel confident that you’re implementing the correct protocol tailored to you.
In some cases, hormone testing can unveil a major imbalance indicative of something such as a thyroid condition or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). But even a slight hormonal shift away from the optimal range can have an impact on your well-being. There are a lot of conditions that fall on the imbalance spectrum. A hormone imbalance can even put you into premature ovarian failure. Bottom-line is that if there is an imbalance, we want to know so we can get to work correcting it right away.
WHY THIS HORMONE TEST:
The DUTCH test pursues the most accurate and precise techniques available for testing. Click here to see their latest published research to support the analytical and clinical validation of this powerful new testing model.
WHO SHOULD DO TAKE THIS TEST:
This test is appropriate for men and women.
COLLECTION:
Testing performed: At home
Specimen type: Urine / Saliva
Shipment: The test is shipped directly to your home in 3-5 days. Once completed, you drop ship the sample in the provided return envelope.
Estimated Turnaround Time: 10 days
Cost:
$645 (current clients) / $745 (new clients)- includes the lab, results interpretation, virtual review with our functional medicine practitioner and tailored recommendations (Note: new clients will have additional time during their review for an intake)
