Affect / Arousal
Alpha-amylase
Alpha-amylase is a digestive enzyme that increases in response to acute stress. It is frequently used as a salivary measure of sympathetic nervous system activity.
Can be measured in:
Oxytocin, Serotonin, Dopamine, Norepinephrine
Coming soon
| Analyte | Saliva Passive Drool | Blood Plasma / Serum | Correlation of Blood and Saliva |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha-amylase | | — | N/A |
N Indicates that this analyte has been validated in this medium
Indicates that this medium is the gold standard for measuring this analyte.
Correlations between blood and saliva are approximate and may vary between different populations.