BV #15: Kate Deering on Menopause & HRT, and Primal Bod Says Carbs Deplete Your Nutrients
The Energy Balance PodcastShow Notes
In this episode we discuss:
Whether post-menopausal women can benefit from the bioenergetic approach Concerns with estrogen therapy and the harmful advice given to women in menopause and perimenopause Primal Bod’s argument that you don't need to hit your RDAs if you are not eating carbohydrates
Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/
Kate's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katedeeringfitness/
Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 0:22 – Kate Deering’s experience in the Bioenergetic space and finding Ray Peat’s work 3:02 – Dr. Jolene Brighten says that HRT isn’t enough – is she right? 6:15 – common diet misconceptions for women in perimenopause and menopause 9:59 – concerns with using estrogen therapy 14:03 – how estrogen compares to progesterone, DHEA, pregnenolone, and testosterone 16:37 – harmful medical advice given to Mike’s mom 18:17 – whether using estrogen therapy is ever warranted 24:51 – how to tell if estrogen is causing harm in post-menopausal women 30:58 – strategies for reducing symptoms associated with menopause (hot flashes, weight gain, vaginal dryness, poor sleep) 37:16 – blood markers that indicate high estrogen levels and common pitfalls to be aware of 40:13 – the importance of eating enough carbohydrates to prevent cortisol spikes 47:14 – Primal Bod (Candi Frazier’s) argument that more insulin leads to a greater need for nutrients 51:47 – whether RDA targets for micronutrients should be ignored 57:45 – whether high-carb diets cause the wasting of nutrients as Primal Bod suggests 1:03:59 – nutrient deficiencies on the carnivore diet and the demonization of insulin 1:09:56 – is adding fiber the key to hormonal balance? 1:15:46 – the importance of understanding why removing fiber and other plant foods might produce benefits 1:18:36 – the bioenergetic approach still applies to post-menopausal women
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