wie kann man cortisol messen — can a microbiome test help?

Cortisol is typically measured in blood, saliva, urine, or hair – not via a microbiome test. A stool test analyzes gut bacteria composition, not hormone levels. While there is research on the gut-brain axis and how the microbiome may influence stress responses, a microbiome test cannot directly measure cortisol. MyBody-X microbiome tests are not designed for hormone assessment. If you want to know your cortisol levels, use validated clinical tests (e.g., salivary cortisol day curve). Claims that a microbiome test can help with cortisol measurement are currently marketing without solid evidence. Caveat: No home test replaces medical diagnosis for stress or hormonal issues.