Clinical Cortisol Assessment

Is Cortisol The
Real Reason You
Can't Lose The Weight?

Answer 12 clinical questions. Our algorithm maps your symptom pattern to one of four cortisol dysregulation profiles — and tells you exactly what stage you're at and why.

6
Diagnostic Questions
4
Cortisol Profiles
2 min
To Complete
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Clinically Dosed
Saffron Complete
Assessment Validated By
Chandrasekhar et al., 2012 — PMID: 23439798
Lopresti et al., 2019 — PMID: 32221479
Björntorp & Rosmond, JCEM 2000
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Science-Based Questions
3 Minutes to Complete
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What This Covers

6 Questions.
3 Diagnostic Blocks.
One Protocol.

Each block targets a different dimension of cortisol dysregulation — from body composition to sleep architecture to symptom duration.

Section Block 1
Body Composition & Pain Mapping (Q1–Q3)
Section Block 2
Energy & Sleep Architecture (Q4–Q5)
Section Block 3
Symptom Duration & Qualification (Q6)
The Science

Cortisol Follows a
Precise 24-Hour Rhythm

When that rhythm is disrupted — by chronic stress, hormonal changes, or lifestyle factors — it creates a recognizable symptom pattern that this assessment maps with clinical precision.

Normal cortisol
Peaks at 8AM, drops progressively to lowest at 2–3AM
Dysregulated cortisol
Blunted morning peak, sustained elevation, abnormal nighttime spikes
24-Hour Cortisol Rhythm
nmol/L
50037525012506AM9AM12PM3PM6PM9PM12AM3AM6AMOPTIMAL ZONEnmol/L

The dysregulated pattern shows a blunted morning peak, sustained daytime elevation, and an abnormal nighttime spike — the hallmark of HPA axis dysfunction.

Cortisol Awakening Response
↓ 42% blunted
Nighttime Baseline
↑ 3.2× elevated
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© 2025 Methodic Bio. This assessment is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or diagnosis. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Individual results may vary.