The Sleep Assessment uses saliva to measure 3 key hormones related to sleep: melatonin, your body's sleep hormone; cortisol, your body's stress hormone; and progesterone, which plays a role in relaxation.
Correcting imbalances can result in better sleep at night, improved daytime alertness, and increased energy.
*Testing is not available in NY, NJ, RI, or outside of the continental United States.
Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland in the brain that plays a crucial role in regulating the sleep-wake cycle. Melatonin levels typically rise in the evening as it gets dark, promoting feelings of relaxation and sleepiness, and then decrease in the morning when it's time to wake up.
Melatonin levels are influenced by day length, exercise, seasonal changes, aging, artificial lighting, screen time (computers, cell phones), and electromagnetic energy (i.e., microwaves, UV rays, etc.).
In addition to promoting sleep, melatonin acts as an antioxidant by neutralizing free radicals, preventing them from damaging our cells. This allows our bodies to focus on repairing and regenerating tissues, including muscles, skin, and bones. When we get enough restful sleep, our bodies have more time to repair and rejuvenate, promoting overall health and well-being.
Cortisol is released by the adrenal glands in response to stress. The body naturally produces more cortisol in the morning, which has a stimulating effect on preparing for the day. As the day progresses, cortisol production tapers off until bedtime.
Cortisol levels are influenced by stressors including mental and emotional distress, over-exercising, chronic pain, toxic exposures, and shiftwork. There are some less obvious contributors such as skipping meals which causes your body to release cortisol to help regulate your blood sugar.
Over time, chronic stress promotes continuously elevated cortisol levels which has several health consequences. Diabetes, heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis, and insomnia are all linked to elevated nighttime cortisol. When we maintain stress levels and keep cortisol in check, we reduce disease risk and live a more harmonious life.
Progesterone is a hormone made by males and females that has roles in reproduction, mood, brain health, body temperature, and sleep. It has calming properties and helps promote sleep. High or low progesterone can cause sleep disturbances.
Melatonin testing shows imbalances that can be fixed with lifestyle changes and/or supplements. Results offer insight on:
A pattern of low nighttime levels can be corrected with nutrients that help your body make melatonin and by creating healthy habits that will optimize melatonin levels.
Too much daytime production can be corrected with bright light, such as sunshine, or a light box like those prescribed for seasonal affective disorder.
Cortisol is stimulating and promotes wakefulness. A calming nighttime routine, supplements, and other stress management techniques can lower cortisol.
Cortisol begins to rise early in the morning while still asleep - it is a trigger for waking. Low levels indicate adrenal gland dysfunction from a chronic stress response.
Progesterone has calming properties and low levels can cause poor sleep. Hormone replacement, correcting underlying causes, and stress management can normalize levels.
Educational resources are included on the product page for your test when available.
For additional help understanding your results, you can schedule time with a Cynergy provider (for an additional cost) using the link provided when your results are released. You can also consult your own healthcare provider, or find a physician to help you understand your results and work with you to build a health plan.
It is your responsibility to ask your doctor what your test results mean. Genova Connect urges you to always share the test results with your doctor in order to make the best decisions for your health.
While our profiles are eligible for FSA/HSA funds, traditional health insurance can not be used to complete your purchase. Accepted forms of payment include Visa, Master Card, Discover, and American Express.
Typically, result are available 7-17 days after being received by our lab. However, some gut testing methodologies can take up to 27 days to complete.
The $15 physician fee is collected on behalf of a third-party healthcare practitioner (Cynergy Wellness) that will provide independent physician oversight of lab ordering and testing. This fee makes it possible to order testing without having to schedule an appointment with your physician first.
The fee does not cover any physician follow-up services. The physician fee is non-refundable. Learn more about Cynergy Wellness' services by reviewing the Terms and Conditions and Refund Policy.
Plan to complete your collection early in the work week and be sure to ship your pack within 24 hours of collection to ensure specimens are viable.
You should also note that some collection packs contain materials that expire (this date is printed on the box label). Plan to collect and return your pack well before that date or within 45 days of receiving the collection pack, whichever comes first. If the pack is not returned within this timeline, we may not be able to complete your test.
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