#005 - How Saliva Testing Is the Key To Your Hormone Health 👅💪

In this episode of Hormones with Sam, host Sam Beau Patrick discusses the importance of saliva testing in measuring hormones. She explains that while there are various body fluids that can be used for testing, saliva is the most accurate for measuring sex hormones like estrogen and progesterone. Sam also explains the concept of serum hormone binding globulin (SHBG) and why blood tests may not provide accurate information about active hormones in the body. She recommends saliva testing for measuring hormones like testosterone, DHEA, and cortisol. Tune in to learn more about the benefits of saliva testing in hormone health.

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Timestamps

00:00:00 - Introduction to Hormone Health

00:00:10 - Saliva Testing for Hormones

00:00:31 - Why Saliva Testing is Accurate

00:01:03 - Limitations of Blood Testing for Hormones

00:01:45 - Benefits of Saliva Testing

00:03:24 - Saliva Testing for Fertility

00:03:55 - Men's Hormone Levels and Fertility

00:05:09 - Menopause and Saliva Testing

00:06:35 - Choosing the Right Test for Hormones

00:07:28 - How to Do a Saliva Test

00:08:54 - Understanding Saliva Test Results

00:10:17 - Investment in Saliva Testing

00:11:21 - Consultation and Results

00:11:53 - FAQs: Accuracy and Timing

00:13:19 - Stability of Saliva Testing

Welcome to Hormones with Sam, your guide through the confusing world of hormonal health. I'm your host Sam Beau Patrick, here to help you demystify and unlock the secrets to living a vibrant happy life. Together let’s make hormones fun and sexy.

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• Latest episode: 2024-03-27
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