Sleep Profile
The Sleep Profile assesses two major causes for insomnia: imbalances in melatonin and cortisol. Melatonin is a peptide hormone produced by the pineal gland which helps to control normal sleep patterns. Deficiencies of this hormone can lead to insomnia; however melatonin supplementation can effectively treat this problem if diagnosed correctly.
Imbalances in the diurnal pattern of the glucocorticoid hormone cortisol can also lead to sleep disturbances. It is produced by the adrenal glands and is often referred to as the ‘stress hormone’. The sleep profile is a simple salivary test that measures melatonin and cortisol.