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Stress, Neurotransmitters and Cortisol: Benefits of Testing

Posted by Hormone Lab UK Editorial Team on

Stress, sleep, mood and energy involve many interacting biological systems. For people interested in learning more about their biochemical measurements, a combined neurotransmitter and cortisol profile brings two complementary sets of laboratory information together. The benefit is having a structured report to review alongside your daily routine and personal observations.The Advanced Neurotransmitter & All Day Cortisol Test from Hormone Lab UK combines urinary neurotransmitter-related markers with four saliva cortisol measurements. With samples collected at home and specialist interpretation included, it offers a convenient way to explore the markers listed in the panel.Why combine neurotransmitter-related markers and cortisol?The combined profile offers...

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Impact of Excersise on Your Brain

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Exercise is one of the most powerful tools we have for preventing and treating depression — yet its neurochemical effects are still underappreciated. From boosting serotonin and dopamine to increasing GABA through yoga, physical activity reshapes the brain in ways that rival pharmaceutical interventions. This article explores the science behind exercise and mood, and what it means for your neurotransmitter health.

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Feel Awful at "That Time of The Month"? It's More than Just Your Hormones.

Posted by Dr. Kate Placzek on

Explore the powerful connection between hormones, neurotransmitters, and mood in PMS and PMDD. Learn how progesterone, allopregnanolone, GABA, serotonin, cortisol, and estrogen fluctuations throughout the menstrual cycle may contribute to anxiety, irritability, depression, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and severe premenstrual symptoms. Discover how hormone and neurotransmitter testing can help identify underlying imbalances linked to menstrual mood disorders. 

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