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Stress

Stress often reflects deeper imbalances in the body, signaling issues like hormonal imbalance, lifestyle factors, or emotional challenges. It manifests in various ways, from fatigue to anxiety. Identifying and addressing these underlying causes is crucial. Treatment focuses on comprehensive lifestyle changes and holistic health strategies, aiming for long-term relief and well-being.

Stress

Symptoms

  • Anxiety or irritability
  • Fatigue or lack of energy
  • Difficulty sleeping or insomnia
  • Changes in appetite or weight
  • Headaches or migraines
  • Digestive issues such as diarrhea or constipation
  • High blood pressure or heart palpitations

Causes

  • Chronic inflammation
  • Nutritional deficiencies
  • Environmental toxins
  • Genetic predisposition
  • Chronic stress and emotional trauma
  • Medical conditions such as adrenal fatigue or thyroid dysfunction

Treatments

  • Stress reduction techniques such as meditation, yoga, or deep breathing exercises
  • Dietary changes such as reducing sugar and processed food intake and increasing consumption of whole foods
  • Nutrients key nutrients such as magnesium, vitamin B complex, and omega-3 fatty acids
  • Balancing hormones through targeted supplementation or medication
  • Reducing exposure to environmental toxins
  • Addressing underlying inflammation or infection through targeted supplementation or medication
  • Incorporating regular physical activity or exercise

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GetTested’s Adrenal Test (Blood) is an at home blood test that measures cortisol and DHEA-S, two key hormones that regulate how your body responds to stress, energy demands, and recovery. Imbalances in these hormones may be associated with persistent fatigue, low stress tolerance, sleep disturbances, or mood changes, even when the underlying cause is not immediately clear. By measuring both markers together, the test provides insight into adrenal function and helps you better understand how your body manages stress and long-term balance.

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GetTested’s Cortisol Test is an at home saliva test for people who want to understand whether their daily cortisol rhythm may be part of the picture behind fatigue, sleep problems, stress sensitivity, low motivation, poor recovery or energy crashes during the day. Cortisol is closely linked to energy, metabolism, immune function, sleep rhythm and how the body adapts to physical and mental stress. By measuring cortisol at several points during the day, this test gives a clearer view of how your cortisol pattern changes from morning to evening.

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Neurotransmitters Test Basic

GetTested’s Neurotransmitters Base Test is an at-home lab test that measures key neurotransmitters involved in mood, stress response, and cognitive function. The test analyzes serotonin, dopamine, adrenaline, and noradrenaline, along with creatinine and the noradrenaline/adrenaline ratio, providing insight into your body’s neurochemical balance. These markers play an important role in regulating emotions, behavior, sleep, and stress levels, and imbalances may be linked to symptoms such as fatigue, anxiety, or low mood.

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When to see a doctor

At-home testing is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. If symptoms are severe, sudden, or worsening, contact a healthcare provider.

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Accredited labs

Processed in ISO 15189 / 17025 facilities.

Validated assays

Performance-tested against clinical references.

500,000+ customers

Trusted across the UK, EU and US.

At-home collection

Simple kits with step-by-step instructions.

Discreet shipping

Plain packaging, tracked end-to-end.

Expert laboratory analysis

Samples analysed using validated methods by experienced laboratory teams.

Privacy protected

Strict data protection and confidentiality throughout the testing process.

Retest promise

Sample issue? We make it right.

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