Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands, commonly known as the “stress hormone.” It plays a crucial role in various body functions, including metabolism, immune response, and stress management.

Monitoring cortisol is important as it helps you understand how stress affects your body, as well as other health aspects such as sleep, energy levels, and overall well-being.

Your cortisol score is generated after measuring your cortisol with the Eli Hormometer™. It reflects how your levels compare to population ranges, giving you a quick snapshot of your cortisol balance.

The score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 being the best, indicating that your cortisol levels are well within the expected range. The higher your score, the more in range your levels are.

Testing continuously helps you make more informed adjustments to your wellness routine!

Begin by testing twice a day:

• Morning test: As soon as you wake up, or within the first hour.
• Evening test: Anytime between 5:00 PM and 11:00 PM.

This helps you measure what's known as your diurnal curve—a natural rhythm in your cortisol levels throughout the day. You can track it as often as you like, but the Eli team recommends checking it at least every two weeks.

You can also do spot tests—single tests taken after specific events or activities, such as:

• After a workout, to understand your recovery
• Following a stressful moment
• Post-meeting or presentation

If your test shows cortisol levels outside the normal range, the Eli app provides personalized guidance and actionable tips to help you understand and manage your results. With insights tailored to your daily rhythms, the app enables you to make lifestyle adjustments to optimize your cortisol levels throughout the day and reach your goals.
Eli provides insights to support a healthy lifestyle but is not intended to diagnose, treat, manage, prevent, or cure any disease or medical condition. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

Users should avoid eating, drinking, smoking, or brushing their teeth 30 minutes before taking the Eli Test. Drinking water is allowed, to ensure that sufficient amounts of saliva are provided on the Eli Test. Do not take any supplements containing biotin 24 hours before collecting your saliva sample with the Eli Test. 

Watch this video for step-by-step instructions on using the Eli Cortisol Hormometer™. You can refer to the Cortisol Instructions Guide for instructions.

The Eli Cortisol Test offers an easy saliva-based solution for tracking your cortisol patterns throughout the day. With validated accuracy — 97% accuracy, when benchmarked against a laboratory reference method — it's designed to help you understand how daily habits affect your cortisol rhythm. The Eli Cortisol Hormometer is a wellness product and is not a substitute for laboratory or clinical testing.