Proper adrenal function is crucial to good health. Because the adrenal glands produce important hormones such as cortisol (the stress hormone), DHEA (a precursor to sex hormones), and adrenaline (the hormone in the “fight-or-flight” response), adrenal function testing is considered one of the more valuable diagnostic tests we use at the Health & Vitality Center, a leading wellness clinic in Los Angeles founded by holistic Dr. Shiva Lalezar, D.O., specializing in integrative and Functional Medicine.

How is an Adrenal Function test performed?

Hormone levels fluctuate wildly throughout the day, so simply taking one measurement is inaccurate. Therefore, our adrenal function testing method measures the hormones cortisol and DHEA in the saliva or urine several times over an 8-hour period to develop an accurate picture of your adrenal function.

diagram of adrenal glands

In which medical conditions might adrenal function testing be helpful?

Treatment Options:
Based on the results of this diagnostic test, we may recommend the following treatments:

  • Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
  • Custom Diet and Exercise Plans/Lifestyle Modification
  • IV Vitamin Therapy
  • Nutritional Supplementsfunction of the adrenal glands

Learn more about Adrenal Function Testing:

Call the Health & Vitality Center at 310-477-1166 or click here to schedule an appointment. We are one of the leading centers for natural medicine in Los Angeles. Holistic doctor Shiva Lalezar not only treats Adrenal diseases, but she also employs methods that prevent them from negatively impacting your everyday life. Our practice uses an integrative approach, combining the best conventional therapies with the latest techniques and treatments in Functional Medicine for optimal results.

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