402: The Menopause Gut: What’s Really Happening to Your Hormones | Cynthia Thurlow
Be Well by Kelly LevequeShow Notes
In this episode, I’m joined by Cynthia Thurlow to talk about the connection between gut health and hormones, and how that relationship changes during perimenopause and menopause. We cover the estrobolome, estrogen metabolism, protein, fiber, and intermittent fasting. We also talk about GLP-1s, peptides, HRT, body composition, and using tools like Mira and Oura to better understand your hormones and cycle.
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Topics Discussed:
→ Gut Health and Hormones
→ Perimenopause and Hormone Changes
→ Protein, Fiber, and Fasting
→ GLP-1s and Peptides
→ HRT and Hormone Tracking
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Timestamps:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:02:00 - Gut Health and Hormones
→ 00:03:38 - The Estrobolome and Estrogen
→ 00:06:54 - Estrogen Dominance and Perimenopause
→ 00:10:34 - Sleep and Stress
→ 00:14:06 - Testing and Personalized Health
→ 00:18:30 - Perimenopause Symptoms
→ 00:21:14 - How to Know You're in Perimenopause
→ 00:25:02 - Caffeine and Perimenopause
→ 00:29:56 - Fasting and Menstrual Health
→ 00:34:18 - Protein Goals and Meal Prep
→ 00:37:14 - Blood Work and Microbiome Testing
→ 00:39:44 - Anti-Inflammatory Diet and Food Sensitivities
→ 00:41:48 - Body Composition and Aging
→ 00:43:44 - Peptides and GLP-1s
→ 00:48:32 - Peptides and Immune Health
→ 00:51:26 - Responsible Peptide Use
→ 00:53:24 - HRT and Finding a Provider
→ 00:57:12 - Oura Ring and Mira
→ 00:58:10 - Final Thoughts and The Menopause Gut
Further Listening:
→ Why Blood Sugar Gets Harder to Control After 40 | Brigid Titgemeier
Check Out Cynthia Thurlow:
→ Website
→ Podcast
→ The Menopause Gut Book
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→ Sweet Deal (Book)
→ Youtube
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