SLEEP DISTURBANCES

60 million suffer symptoms of insomnia. Find out whether hormones contribute to your sleep loss.

In a perfect world, the master stress hormone cortisol should be in sync with the master sleep hormone melatonin. Each hormone counter-balances the other in a precise rhythm – when cortisol is high melatonin should be low, and when melatonin is high cortisol should be low.

For many, this rhythm is out of balance. With an estimated 60 million Americans suffering from some degree of sleep loss, it’s surprising that many are still unaware of the connection between hormones and sleep.

See how diurnal curves of cortisol and melatonin affect sleep and how diurnal epinephrine and norepinephrine aid in assessing the stress response affecting sleep.

The Downside of Chronic Sleep Loss

According to the Department of Health & Human Services, over a third of U.S. adults report daytime sleepiness so severe it interferes with work, decision making and social functioning.

In fact, depression, obesity and diabetes are just three of the long term consequences of sleep deprivation – defined as six or fewer hours per night.

Common hormone-related causes of sleep loss often involve the following scenarios:

High Cortisol

Results in insomnia, anxiety, sugar cravings, feeling tired but wired & increased belly fat

Low Melatonin

Results in excessive fatigue, depression, anxiety & insomnia

Neurotransmitter Imbalance

Changes in sex steroid hormone levels during menopause can impact neurotransmitter levels, leading to recurring sleep issues.

Learn More About Sleep Balance

 

Recommended for Practitioners:

Webinar: Hormones & Sleep Disturbances

 

Recommended for Patients:

Webinar: The Truth About Sleepless Nights

Blog: The Role of Hormones in Sleep Disturbances

Sleep Balance Testing Options

To restore the vital balance of hormones, we first need a detailed, accurate measurement of hormone levels. Not just numbers, but an assessment that offers real meaning.

 

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Saliva Hormone Test Kit - ZRT Laboratory

Saliva Test Kit Includes:

S-101 | Cortisol: C

S-120 | 4-Point Cortisol: C(x4)

S-121 | Adrenal Stress Profile: DHEAS, C(x4)

S-123 | LCMS Hormones 3
E2, Pg, T

S-124 | LCMS Hormones 5
E2, Pg, T, DS, C

S-125 | LCMS Hormones 7
E2, E3, E1, Pg, T, DS, C

S-126 | LCMS Hormones 17
E2, E3, E1, PregS, Pg, AlloP, 17OHPg, Adione, T, D, DS, 7keto, 11DC, C, Cn, Ccn, Ald

S-127 | LCMS Hormones 23
E2, E3, E1, EE, PregS, Pg, AlloP, 17OHPg, Adione, T, DHT, D, DS, 7keto, 11DC, C, Cn, Ccn, Ald, Mel, ANZ, FIN, LTZ

S-140 | LCMS Hormones 3 with 4-Point Cortisol
E2, Pg, T, C(x4)

S-141 | LCMS Hormones 5 with 4-Point Cortisol
E2, Pg, T, DS, C(x4)

S-142 | LCMS Hormones 7 with 4-Point Cortisol
E2, E3, E1, Pg, T, DS, C(x4)

S-143 | LCMS Hormones 17 with 4-Point Cortisol
E2, E3, E1, PregS, Pg, AlloP, 17OHPg, Adione, T, D, DS, 7keto, 11DC, Cn, Ccn, Ald, C(x4)

S-144 | LCMS Hormones 23 with 4-Point Cortisol
E2, E3, E1, EE, PregS, Pg, AlloP, 17OHPg, Adione, T, DHT, D, DS, 7keto, 11DC, Cn, Ccn, Ald, Mel, ANZ, FIN, LTZ, C(x4)

 


Saliva + Dried Urine Hormone Metabolites Test Kit Includes:

U-323 | GCMS Estrogen Metabolites
E2, E1, E3, 2-OH E2, 2-OH E1, 4-OH E2, 4-OH E1, 16aOH E1, 2-MeO E2, 2-MeO E1, 4-MeO E2, 4-MeO E1, BPA, Crtn

U-324 | GCMS Hormone Metabolites
E2, E1, E3, 2-OH E2, 2-OH E1, 4-OH E2, 4-OH E1, 16aOH E1, 2-MeO E2, 2-MeO E1, 4-MeO E2, 4-MeO E1, BPA, Pgdiol, AlloP, AlloPd, 3aHP, 20aHP, DOC, Ccn, TC, TCn, ThC, ThCn, D, Adione, Andro, Etio, T, Epi-T, 5a-DHT, 5a3a, Crtn

U-321 | LCMS Diurnal Hormones I
FC(x4), FCn(x4), MT6s(x4), Crtn(x4)

U-340 | GCMS Estrogen Metabolites and LCMS Diurnal Hormones I
E2, E1, E3, 2-OH E2, 2-OH E1, 4-OH E2, 4-OH E1, 16aOH E1, 2-MeO E2, 2-MeO E1, 4-MeO E2, 4-MeO E1, BPA, Crtn(x5), FC(x4), FCn(x4), MT6s(x4)

U-341 | GCMS Hormone Metabolites and LCMS Diurnal Hormones I
E2, E1, E3, 2-OH E2, 2-OH E1, 4-OH E2, 4-OH E1, 16aOH E1, 2-MeO E2, 2-MeO E1, 4-MeO E2, 4-MeO E1, BPA, Pgdiol, AlloP, AlloPd, 3aHP, 20aHP, DOC, Ccn, TC, TCn, ThC, ThCn, D, Adione, Andro, Etio, T, Epi-T, 5a-DHT, 5a3a, Crtn(x5), FC(x4), FCn(x4), MT6s(x4)

SU-845 | Saliva 4-Point Cortisol + Dried Urine GCMS Estrogen Metabolites
Saliva: C(x4)
Dried Urine: E2, E1, E3, 2-OH E2, 2-OH E1, 4-OH E2, 4-OH E1, 16aOH E1, 2-MeO E2, 2-MeO E1, 4-MeO E2, 4-MeO E1, BPA, Crtn

SU-846 | Saliva 4-Point Cortisol + Dried Urine GCMS Hormone Metabolites
Saliva: C(x4)
Dried Urine: E2, E1, E3, 2-OH E2, 2-OH E1, 4-OH E2, 4-OH E1, 16aOH E1, 2-MeO E2, 2-MeO E1, 4-MeO E2, 4-MeO E1, BPA, Pgdiol, AlloP, AlloPd, 3aHP, 20aHP, DOC, Ccn, TC, TCn, ThC, ThCn, D, Adione, Andro, Etio, T, Epi-T, 5a-DHT, 5a3a, Crtn

 

Neurotransmitter Test Kit - ZRT Laboratory

Saliva + Dried Urine Neurotransmitter Test Kit Includes:

U-325 | LCMS Neurotransmitters
Trp, 5-HT, 5-HIAA, GABA, Gly, Tau, Glu, Gln, His, HIST, N-MeHist, PEA, Tyr, Tyra, DA, DOPAC, HVA, NE, NMN, Epi, VMA, Kyn, KynAc, 3OHKyn, Xanth, Crtn

U-321 | LCMS Diurnal Hormones I
FC(x4), FCn(x4), MT6s(x4), Crtn(x4)

U-322 | LCMS Diurnal Hormones II
FC(x4), FCn(x4), NE(x4), Epi(x4), MT6s(x4), Crtn(x4)

U-342 | LCMS Neurotransmitters and Diurnal Hormones I
Trp, 5-HT, 5-HIAA, GABA, Gly, Tau, Glu, Gln, His, HIST, N-MeHist, PEA, Tyr, Tyra, DA, DOPAC, HVA, NE, NMN, Epi, VMA, Kyn, KynAc, 3OHKyn, Xanth, Crtn(x5), FC(x4), FCn(x4), MT6s(x4)

U-343 | LCMS Neurotransmitters and LCMS Diurnal Hormones II
Trp, 5-HT, 5-HIAA, GABA, Gly, Tau, Glu, Gln, His, HIST, N-MeHist, PEA, Tyr, Tyra, DA, DOPAC, HVA, NE(x5), NMN, Epi(x5), VMA, Kyn, KynAc, 3OHKyn, Xanth, Crtn(x5), FC(x4), FCn(x4), MT6s(x4)

SU-843 | Saliva 4-Point Cortisol + Dried Urine LCMS Neurotransmitters
Saliva: C(x4)
Dried Urine: Trp, 5-HT, 5-HIAA, GABA, Gly, Tau, Glu, Gln, His, HIST, N-MeHist, PEA, Tyr, Tyra, DA, DOPAC, HVA, NE, NMN, Epi, VMA, Kyn, KynAc, 3OHKyn, Xanth, Crtn

SU-840 | Saliva LCMS Hormones 7 + Dried Urine LCMS Neurotransmitters
Saliva: E2, E3, E1, Pg, T, DS, C
Dried Urine: Trp, 5-HT, 5-HIAA, GABA, Gly, Tau, Glu, Gln, His, HIST, N-MeHist, PEA, Tyr, Tyra, DA, DOPAC, HVA, NE, NMN, Epi, VMA, Kyn, KynAc, 3OHKyn, Xanth, Crtn

SU-841 | Saliva LCMS Hormones 7 + Dried Urine LCMS Neurotransmitters and Diurnal Hormones I
Saliva: E2, E3, E1, Pg, T, DS, C
Dried Urine: Trp, 5-HT, 5-HIAA, GABA, Gly, Tau, Glu, Gln, His, HIST, N-MeHist, PEA, Tyr, Tyra, DA, DOPAC, HVA, NE, NMN, Epi, VMA, Kyn, KynAc, 3OHKyn, Xanth, Crtn(x5), FC(x4), FCn(x4), MT6s(x4)

SU-842 | Saliva LCMS Hormones 7 + Dried Urine LCMS Neurotransmitters and Diurnal Hormones II
Saliva: E2, E3, E1, Pg, T, DS, C
Dried Urine: Trp, 5-HT, 5-HIAA, GABA, Gly, Tau, Glu, Gln, His, HIST, N-MeHist, PEA, Tyr, Tyra, DA, DOPAC, HVA, NE(x5), NMN, Epi(x5), VMA, Kyn, KynAc, 3OHKyn, Xanth, Crtn(x5), FC(x4), FCn(x4), MT6s(x4)

SU-844 | Saliva LCMS Hormones 7 with 4-Point Cortisol + Dried Urine LCMS Neurotransmitters
Saliva: E2, E3, E1, Pg, T, DS, C(x4)
Dried Urine: Trp, 5-HT, 5-HIAA, GABA, Gly, Tau, Glu, Gln, His, HIST, N-MeHist, PEA, Tyr, Tyra, DA, DOPAC, HVA, NE, NMN, Epi, VMA, Kyn, KynAc, 3OHKyn, Xanth, Crtn

 

Cortisol Awakening Response Test Kit Includes:

S-122 | Cortisol Awakening Response
DHEAS, C(x6)

 

Reference Information

Testing Catalog

Overview of Kits

ZRT Test Directory & Abbreviations

Neurotransmitter Reference Ranges

Urine Hormone Metabolites Reference Ranges

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