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Sweat Analysis

Meaning

Sweat Analysis is a non-invasive diagnostic technique that involves collecting and analyzing human sweat to determine the concentration of various biomarkers, including electrolytes, metabolites, and hormones. This method is emerging as a valuable tool in personalized health and endocrinology because sweat contains trace amounts of numerous circulating substances, offering a continuous and accessible sample for physiological monitoring. Unlike episodic blood tests, sweat analysis, often facilitated by wearable sensors, provides a dynamic window into the body’s real-time metabolic and hormonal status. The technique is particularly useful for assessing stress and hydration levels, though the correlation between sweat and plasma concentrations for certain biomarkers is a key area of ongoing clinical validation.