{"title":"Saliva","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt-home tests via a saliva sample — mainly cortisol and hormone profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"adrenale-stressindex","title":"Adrenal stress index","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"content_text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn their bound form, hormones are inactive. Therefore, to determine specific hormonal activities, it is important to measure the concentration of free hormones. Approximately 95 to 99% of adrenal cortical hormones in blood are bound to proteins, such as CBG (corticosteroid-binding globulin), SHBG (sex hormone-binding globulin), and albumin. In saliva, however, this is only 1-5%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eParameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content_text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this test, the hormones \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rpsh.nl\/rpsh-analytic\/parameters\/cortisol\/\" title=\"cortisol\"\u003ecortisol\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rpsh.nl\/rpsh-analytic\/parameters\/dhea-dehydroepiandrosteron\/\" title=\"DHEA\"\u003eDHEA\u003c\/a\u003e are measured in saliva. Both hormones are produced by the adrenal cortex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChanges in common cortisol levels indicate the response to stress. Changes in DHEA levels indicate the degree of adaptation to stress. Cortisol and DHEA should be assessed in relation to each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eExample Result\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content_text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg data-was-processed=\"true\" class=\"loaded\" height=\"120\" width=\"500\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rpsh.nl\/data\/cms_uploads\/files\/source\/Onderzoeken%20SAP%20-%20informatieve%20afbeeldingen\/Vb%20Adrenale%20stressindex.png?1629884223978\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"RPSH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52694048014682,"sku":null,"price":285.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"cortisoldagprofiel","title":"Cortisol day profile","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"parameterpage research-page-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"main-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-small-width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content_text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands with extensive effects on various organs in the body. It has anti-inflammatory properties, maintains blood glucose levels, blood pressure, and muscle strength, and helps balance salt and fluid levels. When the body is subjected to stress, cortisol production is increased. If stress is prolonged, this can lead to so-called adrenal fatigue and eventually burnout, where the adrenal glands are no longer able to produce sufficient cortisol. Because the body, from an evolutionary perspective, prioritizes the production of cortisol (\"fight-or-flight hormone\"), this comes at the expense of the production of other hormones such as DHEA, progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"RPSH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52760423137626,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"cortisol-speeksel","title":"Cortisol (saliva)","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"parameterpage research-page-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"main-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-small-width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content_text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands with extensive effects on various organs in the body. It has anti-inflammatory properties, maintains blood glucose levels, blood pressure, and muscle strength, and helps balance salt and fluid levels. When the body is under stress, cortisol production is increased. If the stress is prolonged, this can lead to so-called adrenal fatigue and eventually burnout, where the adrenal glands are no longer able to produce sufficient cortisol. Because the body evolutionarily prioritizes the production of cortisol (\"fight-or-flight hormone\"), this comes at the expense of the production of other hormones such as DHEA, progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"RPSH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52760426053978,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"dhea-dehydroepiandrosteron","title":"DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"content_text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content_text\"\u003eThis is a steroid hormone and it influences mood, the immune system, circulation, blood sugar levels, bone metabolism, sexual functioning, and physical strength. It protects the nervous system and improves cognitive functions and memory.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"RPSH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52760434442586,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"groot-hormoonprofiel-man","title":"Large male hormone profile","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"content_text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content_text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content_text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content_text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content_text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content_text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content_text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content_text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content_text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis test measures the hormones \u003ca title=\"oestradiol\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rpsh.nl\/rpsh-analytic\/parameters\/oestradiol-speeksel\/\"\u003eoestradiol\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"testosterone\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rpsh.nl\/rpsh-analytic\/parameters\/testosteron-speeksel\/\"\u003etestosterone\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca title=\"DHEA\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rpsh.nl\/rpsh-analytic\/parameters\/dhea-dehydroepiandrosteron\/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDHEA\u003c\/a\u003e in saliva for men. The determination of concentrations in saliva is meaningful not only for the adrenal cortex hormones cortisol and DHEA, but also for the determination of the sex hormones oestradiol, progesterone, and testosterone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn their bound form, hormones are inactive. Therefore, to determine specific hormonal activities, it is important to measure the concentration of free hormones. Approximately 95 to 99% of adrenal cortex hormones in the blood are protein-bound (for example, CBG (corticosteroid-binding globulin), SHBG (sex hormone-binding globulin), and albumin). In saliva, however, this is only 1-5%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"RPSH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52760564236634,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"groot-hormoonprofiel-vrouw","title":"Large hormone profile female","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"content_text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content_text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content_text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content_text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content_text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content_text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content_text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content_text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content_text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content_text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this test, the hormones \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rpsh.nl\/rpsh-analytic\/parameters\/oestradiol-speeksel\/\"\u003eoestradiol\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"progesterone\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rpsh.nl\/rpsh-analytic\/parameters\/progesteron-speeksel\/\"\u003eprogesterone\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rpsh.nl\/rpsh-analytic\/parameters\/testosteron-speeksel\/\"\u003etestosterone\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rpsh.nl\/rpsh-analytic\/parameters\/dhea-dehydroepiandrosteron\/\"\u003eDHEA\u003c\/a\u003e are measured in saliva from women. Concentration determination in saliva is valuable not only for the adrenal cortex hormones cortisol and DHEA, but also for the determination of the sex hormones oestradiol, progesterone, and testosterone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn their bound form, hormones are inactive. Therefore, to determine specific hormonal activities, it is important to measure the concentration of free hormones. Approximately 95 to 99% of adrenal cortex hormones in blood are bound to proteins (e.g., CBG (corticosteroid-binding globulin), SHBG (sex hormone-binding globulin), and albumin). In saliva, on the other hand, this is only 1-5%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"RPSH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52760567873882,"sku":null,"price":230.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/store.bloedcheckup.nl\/collections\/speeksel.oembed","provider":"BloedCheckup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}