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Effect of psychological stress on the salivary cortisol and amylase levels in healthy young adults.

N. Takai, M. Yamaguchi, T. Aragaki, Kenji Eto, K. Uchihashi, Y. Nishikawa

2004.12.1ARCHIVES OF ORAL BIOLOGY

DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2004.06.007

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Salivary amylase level was more significantly increased and reacted more rapidly than cortisol by psychological stressor, suggesting that it is a better index of stress, and it is suggested that the enzyme is a soothing or relaxation index.

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TAKAI, N., et al. Effect of psychological stress on the salivary cortisol and amylase levels in healthy young adults. ARCHIVES OF ORAL BIOLOGY, 2004, 49 12: 963–8.