She is the host of The Resetter Podcast and the founder of the Reset Academy.
We havetrillions of organisms in our gut microbiome, and many of them have specific functions.
This groupof about 60 different types of gut bacteria and fungiis collectively known as theestrobolome.
The key, of course, is knowing how to manipulate it.
Inside the estrobolome
A major role of the estrobolome is managing estrogen metabolism.
If your cells dont use it, its stored in tissue, andthat can lead to cancer.
women’s health physician and author ofThe Adrenal Thyroid Revolution
The estrobolome is important because it [transforms] estrogen into its usable form.
Its a vicious cycle, says Dr. Pelz.
Just like the microbiome as a whole, the key is maintaining a balance.
An imbalance of the estrobolome happens when theres a lack of diversity of healthy organisms, Dr. Romm says.
Remember, the estrobolome includes about 60 types of bacteria and fungithe more types you have the better.
Which brings us to the next vital piece of information: how to help your estrobolome thrive.
You have to feed the good bacteria in your gut to navigate menopause, Dr. Pelz says.
If you dont, its going to be a rocky ride.
Healthy fats produce short-chain fatty acids, which help protect the gut lining from inflammation, Dr. Romm says.
women’s health physician and author ofThe Adrenal Thyroid Revolution
If the gut lining isnt in tact, she saysit can lead to digestive issues.
Both doctors says its also important to know what foods have a negative effect on the microbiome and estrobolome.
When were not sleeping well, the microbiome and estrobolome dont function as well, she says.
Neither expert sees menopause as something to fear or dread; its just a stage of life.
Now that you know how to show your estrobolome some love, it will help make navigating it easier.
Or, as Dr. Romm puts it: It really can be as simple as eating more plants!
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