Depression impacts more than 100 million people globally and remains one of the most challenging conditions to treat. As a multifactorial condition, no single approach works for everyone - treatment needs to be tailored to each individual.

Register to learn more about:

• Using the DUTCH Plus test to help uncover seven contributing factors in depression, offering a clearer picture of what may be driving symptoms
• How chronic stress, sex hormone imbalances, and prolonged HPA axis activation affect neurotransmitter systems and influence mood and cognition
• How to interpret and use results from a DUTCH report to help guide personalized lifestyle plans through a real-life case study
• Details in the DUTCH OATs panel which point to other potential contributors in depression such as oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and key deficiencies such as B12 and B6  
• Practical insights you can apply right away in your practice

Key Moments

00:00 Introduction to Depression and the Dutch Test
03:08 Understanding Depression: A Multifactorial Approach
05:57 The Role of HPA Axis and Cortisol in Depression
08:58 Cortisol Patterns and Their Implications for Treatment
11:48 Cortisol Clearance Rate and Its Impact on Depression
14:55 COMT Activity and Its Connection to Depression
17:57 The Influence of Sex Hormones on Depression
21:01 Estrogen Metabolism and Its Role in Mood Regulation
30:30 Understanding Hormonal Influences on Depression
33:16 The Role of Androgens in Mood Regulation
36:57 Oxidative Stress and Neuroinflammation in Depression
42:53 Nutritional Deficiencies and Their Impact on Mental Health
45:26 The Gut Microbiome's Connection to Depression
47:49 Case Study: Integrative Management of Depression
56:55 Conclusion and Future Directions

About the Speaker

Allison Smith, ND completed her education at the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. She has worked in private practice focusing on primary care, women’s health, and dermatologic laser therapy. Over the last 10 years, she has consulted with providers on thousands of cases in the context of hormone testing and brought awareness of testing to providers in clinical practice through consulting, webinars, case presentations, and articles. She now leads an esteemed lineup of clinical educators at Precision Analytical, home of the DUTCH Test. 

Please Note: The contents of this webinar are for educational and informational purposes only. The information is not to be interpreted as, or mistaken for, clinical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.

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