Saliva Test Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)

After we studied the different hormonal glands, now we are going talk about the test that determined the kinds of hormones . . .The test that was assigned to me was the Saliva Test specifically Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA).

" A saliva hormone test to determine your DHEA levels might help you to live a healthy life"



DHEA is synthesized primarily in adrenal gland. it is also the main precursor for hormone estradiol and testosterone. The circulating level peak at ages 20-25 and decline at ages 60- 80.

The following can increase our DHEA levels
  • Proper diet
  • exercise
  • stress reduction
  • supplemenation
Diseases associated with low DHEA aging, osteoprosis, diabetes, breast cancer and heart disease.

Saliva Test will help us to determine the steroid hormone level, example of this hormones are
estrogen, testosterone and DHEA. Saliva testing can be more accurate to use in determining the needs of human in hormonal replacement rather than blood sample...Steroid hormone are known to be fat soluble , which tells us that they dissolve in fat or oil and not water.Saliva hormone test for DHEA helps protect against disease such as diabetes, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and heart disease. It can increase and maintain or enhance energy levels, libido, memory and immunity. It can also help in healing of burns and aids weight loss.