Hormone Health Hub: Expert Insights on Testing, Balance & Better Living — sample collection
How to Collect Blood Spot and Dried Urine Samples at Home
Posted by Admin on
A practical overview of the combined collection guide, from panel-specific timing to separate blood spot and urine-card drying steps.
Testing Urinary Neurotransmitters? Avoid the Big 5 Food
Posted by Dr. Allison Smith on
Discover how certain foods rich in serotonin and dopamine — including bananas, walnuts, pineapples, avocados, and nut butters — can interfere with urinary neurotransmitter testing and lead to false-positive results. Learn why proper test preparation matters, how neurotransmitter urine analysis is interpreted, and how combined neurotransmitter and cortisol testing can provide deeper insight into mood, stress, brain chemistry, and hormonal balance.