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The DUTCH™ Plus takes the comprehensive DUTCH™ Complete test and adds the Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR) to provide a fuller picture of the stress response and HPA axis function. This is our most comprehensive hormone assessment.
The Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR) is a distinct measurement from the daily diurnal cortisol pattern. It measures the sharp rise in cortisol that occurs within the first 30-60 minutes after waking. This response is controlled by the hippocampus and provides unique insight into HPA axis function that cannot be obtained from regular cortisol testing alone.
Evaluate how your hypothalamus, pituitary, and adrenal glands communicate
Understand your body's capacity to respond to and recover from stress
CAR abnormalities are associated with depression, PTSD, and chronic fatigue