As I've shared on my stories about my own health journey, a common question has come up enough that we wanted to talk about it on the podcast! That topic is the DUTCH test and you've probably heard me talk about it before as it's something we offer our clients but what really is it? How does it work? How is it different than bloodwork? DUTCH is an at-home urine test that is easy to collect, and favorable for those who don’t like having blood drawn and is a complete look at sex hormones, adrenal hormones, cortisol patterning, neurotransmitter metabolites, oxidative stress markers, nutritional organic acids, and more! The DUTCH checks hormones AND their metabolites and how they are being detoxed. In other words, it shows the full journey of hormones through the body, rather than just what is free and available in the blood at the time you get your blood drawn. This is why your hormones can come back as normal in your bloodwork, but then issues might show up on the DUTCH, because we’re seeing more behind the scenes of your hormonal systems. Listen in as we'll get even more detailed in the episode!  Time Stamps:  (1:20) DUTCH Test (2:52) What DUTCH Stands For (4:47) DUTCH Test vs Bloodwork (11:02) What To Do With The Information (15:10) Cortisol and DUTCH Test (20:30) Free Cortisol Graph (27:30) The Real Magic Is In The Interpretation---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. ---------------------Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program---------------------Join the Women’s Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life!---------------------Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we’ll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share!---------------------Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!