Saliva Cortisol - Insomnia

The test also offers an optional Insomnia Cortisol measurement, which is particularly relevant for individuals experiencing sleep disturbances. This additional salivary sample, known as the "Insomnia Sample," is collected in the middle of the night when the patient is struggling to sleep. It's designed to determine cortisol’s potential role in sleep disturbances.

Elevated cortisol levels during this period can suggest that cortisol imbalances may be contributing to insomnia. This measurement provides valuable additional information about cortisol’s potential causal role in sleep disturbances.

This measurement offers valuable additional information about cortisol’s potential causal role in sleep disturbances.

When people suffer from insomnia, the 5 salivary cortisol measurements on the DUTCH Plus may not be enough to assess cortisol’s potential role in the sleep disturbances. This additional marker can give you insight into cortisol levels during the night.