The formula to calculate the Cortisol/DHEA Ratio is:
\[ R = \frac{C}{D} \]
Where:
The Cortisol/DHEA ratio is a measure used in medicine and health science to assess the balance between stress and anti-stress hormones in the body. Cortisol is a hormone that is released in response to stress and low blood-glucose concentration, while DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is a hormone that helps to counteract the effects of cortisol and is often referred to as an “anti-stress” hormone. A high Cortisol/DHEA ratio can indicate high levels of stress, overtraining in athletes, or potential health issues such as adrenal fatigue or chronic fatigue syndrome.
Let's consider an example:
Using the formula to calculate the Cortisol/DHEA Ratio:
\[ R = \frac{500}{100} = 5 \]
This demonstrates that with a cortisol level of 500 nmol/L and a DHEA level of 100 nmol/L, the Cortisol/DHEA ratio would be 5.