{"title":"Hormone tests","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUnderstand your hormone levels\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHormone tests can provide a clearer picture when you want to understand your body's signals and monitor changes over time. Here you will find tests that focus on hormonal balance and related markers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are concerned or have severe symptoms, you should always contact healthcare services.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hormonprofil-somn","title":"Hormone profile Sleep","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTest hormones that are important for sleep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eWith this test you can find out how your hormone levels are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003emelatonin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecortisol \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDHEA \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003elooks like and if you have any imbalances that can affect your sleep\/cause sleep difficulties. The test is a saliva test that you can easily perform at home. Saliva is collected on two occasions during a day, the first saliva is taken immediately when you wake up and one in the evening before you go to sleep. The sample is then sent to our ISO-certified laboratory for analysis and you will receive your answer digitally as soon as the lab has analyzed your sample.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHormones being analyzed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMelatonin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMelatonin \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eis the body's own sleep hormone and is continuously produced in the body around the clock. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eMelatonin has a calming effect and helps us to become sleepy. The production of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003emelatonin \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eoccurs in the pineal gland in the brain and its secretion is controlled by light and darkness. A disturbed level of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003emelatonin \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003ein the body or too little production of the sleep hormone affects sleep. Both too low or too high levels can contribute to disturbed sleep.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCortisol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCortisol \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eis the body's stress hormone that provides energy and productivity during both physical and mental stress. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCortisol \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003ealso controls alertness and should be lowest at night, but disruptions can occur when we are exposed to stress. This means that cortisol levels can remain high even during the night, which can prevent the body from getting back into gear and can lead to problems with recovery. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eHigh cortisol\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e often manifests itself in the form of sleep difficulties such as difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, or waking up too early. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\n \n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDHEA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDHEA \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eis a prohormone and a precursor to many other hormones, which are responsible for, among other things, stress control and mineral metabolism. The hormone \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDHEA \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003ethe body has developed a protective mechanism against the negative effects of stress. High levels of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDHEA \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eoften associated with sleep disorders. Note that levels are linked to age, with the highest levels as a young adult, then levels decrease with age.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Quicktest Sverige","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57375269552512,"sku":"SVFHSÖ5001","price":1295.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/9199\/2448\/files\/quicktest_hormonprofil_somn_v2.jpg?v=1770674461"},{"product_id":"hormonprofil-sport","title":"Hormone profile sport","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHormone monitoring optimizes your training results\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhen we exercise, a variety of hormones are released in the body, both with a building and a breaking effect. For example, when training too hard and frequently, the body is exposed to more stress, which negatively affects both recovery and muscle building. By gaining insight into your body's hormone secretion, any deviations that have a negative effect on your performance can be detected. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the test done?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe test is performed through a saliva test that you can easily do yourself at home. Saliva is collected on two occasions during a day, the first saliva immediately after you wake up and one in the evening before you go to sleep. The sample is then sent to our ISO-certified laboratory for analysis and you will receive your answer digitally as soon as the lab has analyzed your sample. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe test analyzes the following hormones:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCortisol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe stress hormone cortisol, which is released by the body during hard, prolonged exercise, can have a negative effect on the muscles. Cortisol is only harmful if levels are elevated in the body for a long time. Cortisol in moderate amounts has a positive effect on the body because, among other things, it helps prevent muscle and tendon damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTestosterone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTestosterone is one of the most important hormones when it comes to building muscle, both in terms of stimulating muscle growth and helping muscles become stronger and more powerful. Testosterone also supports protein synthesis and also counteracts protein breakdown. In addition to its effects on your muscles, testosterone is highly involved in processes that strengthen the skeleton.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDHEA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDHEA is one of the most important steroid hormones and is crucial for regulating the production of cortisol and testosterone. DHEA also helps increase physical strength and muscle mass.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Quicktest Sverige","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57375269618048,"sku":"SVFHSP5101","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/9199\/2448\/files\/quicktest_hormonprofil_sport_v3.jpg?v=1770674464"},{"product_id":"hormonprofil-stress","title":"Hormonprofil Stress","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCortisol and DHEAS - How are they related?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCortisol \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDHEA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e are both hormones produced and secreted by the adrenal glands. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCortisol \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eregulates energy and is produced in stressful situations. An elevated level of cortisol is therefore an indication of stress. In the hormone \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDHEAS \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e(dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate) the body has developed a protective mechanism against the negative effects of stress. Therefore, the balance between cortisol and DHEA is particularly important. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eWhen we are stressed and have high cortisol release over time, an imbalance can occur between the hormones and the adrenal glands simply cannot maintain the production of the stress hormone cortisol. Adrenal fatigue means that after a long period of severe stress, the adrenal glands reduce the production of the hormones. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecortisol \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDHEA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eWhen the adrenal glands do not produce the hormones they should, the body's ability to handle stress and fight infections is impaired. By measuring the values, you can find out exactly what the values are and thus detect any imbalances.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow or high DHEA levels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eYour sex drive, sleep, stress and weight management can be affected by your levels of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDHEA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e. For low levels \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDHEA \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003ecan cause symptoms such as fatigue, depression, decreased sex drive and obesity, while too high levels can lead to symptoms such as PCOS, acne and hair loss. Because \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDHEA \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eis a so-called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eprohormone, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eprecursor to other hormones in the body, it also has an impact on the hormone balance for estrogen and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etestosterone\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eNote that DHEA levels are linked to age, with the highest levels being in young adulthood, then levels decrease with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow or high cortisol levels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eCortisol levels fluctuate throughout the day, and it is therefore important to take several measurements throughout the day to get your complete curve of adrenal cortisol production. A healthy cortisol curve should be highest in the morning and gradually decrease during the day. Today, however, many people are troubled by stress, and it has become more common to have curves that are too low, too high, too flat, or even inverted. Both low and high cortisol levels are associated with stress. Initially, stress leads to an increased production of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecortisol\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e, but with prolonged stress, cortisol production decreases.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymptoms of tired adrenal glands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \t\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eYou have low energy, often feel tired\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eYou have difficulty getting up in the morning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eWeight gain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eYou have low or no sex drive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eYou feel cravings for sweets and carbohydrates, especially in the afternoon and evening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eYou have a craving for salt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eAs a woman, you have severe PMS and menopausal symptoms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eYou are susceptible to infections and often sick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eYou may feel dizzy when you stand up too quickly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Quicktest Sverige","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57375269650816,"sku":"SVFHSR5301","price":995.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/9199\/2448\/files\/quicktest_hormonprofil_stress_v2.jpg?v=1770674467"},{"product_id":"hormonprofil-viktkontroll","title":"Hormone profile Weight control","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTest hormones that affect your weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eHormones are our body's signaling system and they affect how we feel, our sense of hunger, where we store fat and much more. The hormones that affect our fat storage the most are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003einsulin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecortisol \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eleptin \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003ebut also the sex hormones \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eestradiol\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eprogesterone \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etestosterone \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003ehas a significant role in fat storage and fat burning.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCortisol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eExcess cortisol can increase the amount of visceral fat (belly fat), which is the most dangerous type of fat. It can also make it harder to lose weight. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTestosterone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eTestosterone stimulates muscle growth, among other things. It is a hormone that affects everything from mental well-being to physical functions. Testosterone can also suppress fat gain, while a lack of testosterone can promote weight gain.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eMen who are deficient in testosterone tend to gain weight more easily. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDHEA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eThe hormone \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDHEA \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003epromotes the burning of fat and balances the effects of cortisol on the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeptin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eThe hormone \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eleptin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e is formed in our adipose tissue and plays a major role in regulating our appetite by signaling satiety to the brain. The hormone also helps regulate your body weight and metabolism by increasing energy expenditure, which promotes a reduction in fat mass. Disorders in leptin levels can lead to overeating. In the case of a lack of leptin, there are no signals that tell you when to stop eating. Similarly, excess leptin can cause the brain to not respond to the high levels. This is called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eleptin resistance \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eand means that the brain does not signal that the stomach is full, but instead assumes that the body is starving.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInsulin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInsulin \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eis a vital hormone, whose main task is to transport sugar in the blood around to the cells where it can be used as energy or stored as fat. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eInsulin \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003ecan thus slow down the breakdown of fat, which means that high \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003einsulin levels \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003ecan make it a little harder to lose weight. Many symptoms of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003einsulin excess\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e also causes the body to react with hunger, which creates a vicious cycle that can lead to obesity and diabetes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstradiol (E2)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEstradiol \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eis the body's strongest estrogen and, among other things, helps regulate metabolism in both women and men. Both low and elevated values can cause weight gain because the imbalance means that the body becomes less able to distribute fat throughout the body. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProgesterone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eProgesterone increases appetite. Low levels can cause the body to retain more fluid than normal, leading to weight gain and a feeling of bloating. \u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Quicktest Sverige","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57375269683584,"sku":"SVFHVK5201","price":1295.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/9199\/2448\/files\/quicktest_hormonprofil_viktkontroll_v2.jpg?v=1770674472"}],"url":"https:\/\/quicktest.se\/en-be\/collections\/hormone-tests.oembed","provider":"Quicktest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}