Adrenal Stress Profile is a trusted product recommended to monitor situational stress as well as adrenal fatigue. Likewise, this product is also suggested for those suffering from sleep disturbances, allergies and/or lowered immunity and all other symptoms of adrenal imbalance such as: Arthritis Chemical sensitivities Bone loss High blood sugar Memory lapses Sugar cravings Specifically, the product measures the body's levels of cortisol, a stress hormone that is responsible in helping the body respond to daily life stressors. Apart from the said hormone, it also tests the adrenal hormone DHEA-S at morning, noon and nighttime. This cortisol hormone saliva testing provides an effective method to determine the excessive or insufficient levels of cortisol in your body, as well as monitor the expected high and low levels of the cortisol hormone. It requires four samples of saliva taken at different times: morning, and nighttime. Cortisol is one of the very important hormones produced in the body. If you have excessive amounts of cortisol, you are prone to experience symptoms, such as fatigue, weak immune system, hypertension, weight gain and water retention, reduced libido, temporary infertility, and poor coping with stress. On the other hand, if your body is producing insufficient amounts of cortisol, you're likely to experience mood swings, irritability, weight loss, dehydration, hypotension, high level of insulin and low blood glucose, and skin problems. Each service includes: Requisition Form to complete including your personal and medical history, Pre-addressed Return Packaging Vial(s) for collecting saliva Instructions for How to Use Saliva Collection Kit When you have completed specimen collection, fill-out the requisition form and send them to the accredited laboratory. The result is returned to you or the ordering health care provider in 7-10 business days. International Customers will be responsible for shipping the sample to the lab