Salivary Cortisol and DHEA Levels in the Korean Population: Age-Related Differences Diurnal Rhythm and Correlations with Serum Levels

摘要

PurposeThe primary objective of this study was to examine the changes of basal cortisol and DHEA levels present in saliva and serum with age, and to determine the correlation coefficients of steroid concentrations between saliva and serum. The secondary objective was to obtain a standard diurnal rhythm of salivary cortisol and DHEA in the Korean population.