Hormone Health Hub: Expert Insights on Testing, Balance & Better Living — clinical interpretation

 Neurotransmitters play a crucial role in our everyday lives, although many of us may not be aware of their significance. These chemical messengers are responsible for relaying information between nerve cells in the nervous system, allowing our bodies to function properly. When neurotransmitter levels are imbalanced, it can lead to a range of neurological and psychological symptoms, affecting our overall well-being. Recent studies have shown that approximately 86% of Americans have suboptimal neurotransmitter levels. This alarming statistic highlights the importance of understanding neurotransmitter balance and the potential impact it can have on our health. Thankfully, there are tests available that...

  Important limitation: The original article below contains broad diagnostic and treatment claims that should not be treated as clinical guidance. Urinary neurotransmitter measurements do not reveal brain neurotransmitter concentrations, diagnose psychiatric or neurological disorders, select antidepressants or establish that testing improves health outcomes. They are not screening tests for Parkinson’s disease or Alzheimer’s disease and do not prevent their progression. Persistent symptoms require appropriate clinical assessment. Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers in the brain that play a crucial role in regulating our mood, emotions, behaviour, and overall mental health. Imbalances in neurotransmitters have been linked to a range of psychiatric...

By Dr. Tracy Tranchitella, ND Moderating and Resolving Inflammation with Specialized Pro-Resolving Mediators Acute inflammation has a purpose and occurs when we are injured or sick and need to mobilize an efficient immune response to heal an injury or attack an infection. When all goes well, the response of the immune system is swift and complete. The job is done, the immune cells recede, and the clean-up crew disposes of the debris. Chronic inflammation, on the other hand, tends to linger without purpose or resolution. It may be the leftover remnant of an acute inflammatory process that never fully resolved,...

Explore the powerful connection between cortisol, melatonin, inflammation and circadian rhythms. Learn how disrupted hormone patterns may contribute to fatigue, insomnia, stress, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression and even cancer risk. This article reviews the latest insights from ZRT Laboratory doctors on hormone testing, sleep biology, stress physiology and the importance of maintaining healthy daily hormone rhythms for long-term wellness.

By Dr. Allison Smith, ZRT Laboratory Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) is one of the most overlooked variables in hormone health. It directly controls how much testosterone is biologically active in your body — yet it rarely appears on standard blood panels. Whether you're dealing with symptoms of low testosterone, androgen excess, or unexplained hormonal imbalance, understanding SHBG is essential to getting the full picture. What is SHBG? SHBG is a protein produced primarily in the liver that binds tightly to testosterone — and to a lesser degree, Estradiol (E2) and dihydrotestosterone (DHT) — and carries them through the bloodstream....