Summary
Hormone testing is the subject for this Lunch&Learn. Dr. Aron Gonshor returns to discuss hormone profiling methods with Lucy, in place of host Evan. He elaborates on why Fluids iQ and the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) program prefer using saliva tests over dried urine for hormone analysis. Dr. Gonshor addresses common inquiries regarding hormone testing and shares insights into the dynamic nature of hormone levels, using examples like testosterone and progesterone which fluctuate throughout the day.
Dr. Gonshor contrasts the main methods of hormone testing: serum, saliva, and urine. While blood tests are widely accepted and reimbursed by insurance, they are invasive and often fail to provide a complete picture due to the pulsatile nature of hormone levels. Saliva testing, on the other hand, measures bioavailable hormones and is non-invasive, making it suitable for frequent monitoring. However, it does not measure metabolites and can be affected by external factors.
The discussion concludes with a case study of a typical female patient illustrating the various hormone testing methods. Dr. Gonshor reaffirms that test selection depends on the data needed and emphasizes that FDN’s tests serve as non-diagnostic screening tools. He expresses skepticism about dried urine tests’ reliability due to the lack of independent scientific validation, reiterating the importance of choosing established methods for accurate assessments.
Topics
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:38 Overview of Hormone Testing Methods
02:39 Saliva vs. Urine for Hormone Testing
06:09 Detailed Analysis of Hormone Testing Mediums
23:10 Case Study: Hormone Testing in Practice
31:22 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Where to Find Lucy McKellar and AFDNP
- WEBSITE: fdntraining.com
- INSTAGRAM: fdntraining
- FACEBOOK: FunctionalDiagnosticNutrition
- YOUTUBE: FDNtraining
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