Poor sleep doesn’t just make you tired — it affects every part of your health. Here, you’ll find out if your restlessness, trouble falling asleep, or early waking could be linked to stress, hormone shifts, or hidden imbalances.
Do you:
- Have trouble falling asleep?
- Wake up in the middle of the night?
- Feel unrefreshed in the morning?
2+ Yes may point to circadian rhythm disruption, cortisol spikes, or neurotransmitter imbalance.
| Test | Provider | Reasoning | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUTCH Complete | Precision Analytical Inc. | Tracks cortisol rhythm and melatonin metabolites. | Rzepka-Migut et al., 2020 |
| Organic Acids Test (OAT) | Nutripath | Screens serotonin/melatonin pathways, mitochondrial function. | Lord RS, Bralley JA. Laboratory Evaluations for Integrative and Functional Medicine (2008). |
| Hair Mineral Analysis | Nutripath | Mineral imbalances can disrupt sleep. Micronutrient status has also been linked to sleep duration- particularly Fe, Zn, Mg, Cu, K and vitamin B12 levels (Epidemiological study) | Ji et al., 2016 |
Disclaimer: These are specialised functional tests to identify root causes of your symptom(s). Functional testing should be considered as a complement to conventional medical evaluations from your healthcare provider. We recommend pursuing these specialised assessments after standard medical tests have been done to rule out common conditions, or when conventional testing indicates normal results despite your persistent symptoms.
Conventional tests may include these (not exhaustive), depending on your other symptom(s):
| Test | Reasoning |
|---|---|
| Thyroid function tests | Test includes Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), T4, T3 levels. This assess the function of the thyroid gland which can affect energy levels. Overactive thyroid can cause sleep difficulty |
| Full Blood Count (FBC) or Complete Blood Count (CBC) | Assess general basic nutritional health. |
| Epworth Sleepiness Score | This is self-report measure, where individuals rate their likelihood of dozing off in various situations on a scale of 0 to 3, in 8 different daily situations. |
| Sleep Diary for 7-14 days | Reliable and cost-effective ways to assess an individual’s sleep-wake cycle. Sleep logs should include documentation of alcohol and caffeine consumption, bedtime activities, and daytime napping. |