MyBody-X angle on Cortisol Genetik

MyBody-X's Hormon & VitalCheck for Women measures cortisol as a blood biomarker, not as a genetic test. While a single cortisol reading can offer clues about stress load and circadian disruption, its utility is limited by strong diurnal variation and sensitivity to acute stress, sleep, and diet. Genetic testing for 'cortisol genetics' is not scientifically robust: variants in NR3C1, FKBP5, or CRHR1 have been linked to HPA-axis function, but effect sizes are small and individual prediction is unreliable. MyBody-X does not offer a DNA test for cortisol; the Hormon Check is a blood test measuring current levels. Results are intended as lifestyle guidance, not medical diagnosis. Persistent high cortisol or stress symptoms warrant medical evaluation. Evidence: marketing – the test provides a measurable value, but framing it as 'genetic predisposition' is misleading.