It’s time for more cortisol curve talk with guest Kelly Ruef, ND. Join DUTCH Podcast host Jaclyn Smeaton, ND, as she and Dr. Ruef get to the bottom of flat cortisol curves. They highlight two distinct patterns to look for on the DUTCH Test and dive into nutritional and botanical support considerations to help get these kinds of patients healthy again. 

There’s so much packed into this episode. You’ll be glad you listened! 

Show Notes 

• Download the case study referenced in this episode: DUTCH Report
• Read the 2000 research study that links higher mortality rates for women with metastatic breast cancer to abnormal cortisol curves: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10861311/ 
• DUTCH Blog: Measuring Free Cortisone and Metabolized Cortisol 
• DUTCH Blog: Assessing Chronic Fatigue with the Cortisol Awakening Response 

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