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In this episode of Hormones with Sam, host Sam Beau Patrick discusses the importance of saliva testing in measuring hormones. She explains that while there are various body fluids that can be used for testing, saliva is the most accurate for measuring sex hormones like estrogen and progesterone. Sam also explains the concept of serum hormone binding globulin (SHBG) and why blood tests may not provide accurate information about active hormones in the body. She recommends saliva testing for measuring hormones like testosterone, DHEA, and cortisol. Tune in to learn more about the benefits of saliva testing in hormone health.Interested in learning more about your hormones? You can order your saliva test here: https://www.sambeaupatrick.com/hormone-testing/ Interested in testing for vitamins, mineral deficiencies, food intolerances and toxicity levels? You can order your hair test and consultation here: https://www.sambeaupatrick.com/product/hair-consultation/ο»ΏFollow Hormones With Sam: https://www.instagram.com/hormoneswithsam/ https://www.tiktok.com/@hormoneswithsam?_t=8itv7p2SPlS&_r=1https://www.facebook.com/hormoneswithsamhttps://www.youtube.com/@HormonesWithSamDiscover more about how Sam can help you on your health journey: https://www.sambeaupatrick.com/Timestamps00:00:00 - Introduction to Hormone Health00:00:10 - Saliva Testing for Hormones00:00:31 - Why Saliva Testing is Accurate00:01:03 - Limitations of Blood Testing for Hormones00:01:45 - Benefits of Saliva Testing00:03:24 - Saliva Testing for Fertility00:03:55 - Men's Hormone Levels and Fertility00:05:09 - Menopause and Saliva Testing00:06:35 - Choosing the Right Test for Hormones00:07:28 - How to Do a Saliva Test00:08:54 - Understanding Saliva Test Results00:10:17 - Investment in Saliva Testing00:11:21 - Consultation and Results00:11:53 - FAQs: Accuracy and Timing00:13:19 - Stability of Saliva Testing