Can anyone help with explaining my Saliva Test Results please?

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Hi All,

I would appreciate a bit of help from those in the know. I have been taking

50mcg Levothyroxin for three weeks and 5 days ago did the Genova saliva test to

see if my adrenals were ok.

Results seem to indicate that cortisol levels are ok :-

Sample 1 = 21.6 (12-22)

Sample 2 = 5.6 (5-9)

Sample 3 = 4.1 (3-7)

Sample 4 = 1.8 (1-3)

But DHEA levels are :-

Sample 2 = 0.07 (0.10 - 0.50) which they say is low

Sample 3 = 0.09 (0.4 - 2.0) which they say is low

Analysis says :

" Resistance Stage 3 - Maladaptation: This reflects the `pre-exhaustion or

pre-adrenal fatigue` state. Usually DHEA levels fall before cortisol levels are

reduced. This is often as a result of an inability to balance chronic stressors

or poor adaptation to intensive acute stressors. This pattern would indicate a

state of long term stressors depleting adrenal reserves. Stress analysis and

adrenal support and resorative measures are exceedingly important. Recheck in 1

month.

I have read Dr. Peatfield`s advice on Adrenal fatigue and he says Nutri Ltd do

an Adrenal Glandular Concentrate and I am thinking of trying it. Do you think

this would help raise my DHEA levels and support my adrenal glands? I don`t

know enough about this DHEA and why its so low. I`m also thinking that my

adrenals aren`t too bad as the cortisol levels are inside the range. Am I

correct? Can someone explain in laymans language what`s going on for me?

I won`t be back on line for some hours (more flippin` family traumas to deal

with !!)

Jane