How are Cardio Risk Check and stress related?

The MyBody-X Cardio Risk Check is a blood test measuring classic cardiovascular risk markers like blood lipids (cholesterol, triglycerides) and hsCRP (inflammation marker). It does not analyze DNA and cannot assess genetic predisposition for heart disease. The link to stress is indirect: chronic stress activates the HPA axis, raising cortisol levels, which can influence blood pressure, blood sugar, and inflammation. Over time, these changes may affect the measured lipid and inflammatory values. However, the test is not a stress diagnostic tool – it does not capture acute or chronic stress markers like diurnal cortisol. The evidence for stress affecting cardiovascular risk factors is strong (human-observational), but the test itself is a practice product. For targeted stress analysis, separate hormone tests (e.g., cortisol day profile) are needed. The Cardio Risk Check can provide complementary information but should not replace medical evaluation for stress-related symptoms.