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In this episode, I sit down with nutritional physiologist and friend Nick Barringer, PhD, to tackle a crucial, yet often misunderstood, topic: women's hormonal health. We expose the devastating impact of the Women's Health Initiative study and why millions of women are left untreated for menopause symptoms, leading to an increased risk of issues like osteoporosis and Alzheimer's.
This is a no-nonsense guide for every woman, regardless of age, who wants to understand her hormones and advocate for her health. We cover everything from the importance of muscle and a low-inflammation lifestyle to the truth about Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) for women.
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Chapter Markers
0:00 - Intro: Why women need to consider hormone therapy
1:24 - The shocking signs of low estrogen
2:31 - How the Women's Health Initiative did more harm than good
5:34 - The role of testing and delivery systems for estrogen
6:30 - Why women are undertreated for menopause
7:05 - The dangers of oral birth control
8:49 - Debunking "natural" hormone balancing
10:05 - The best delivery system for estrogen (patch vs. cream)
13:00 - The controversial topic of testosterone for women
14:48 - Debunking the myths of testosterone side effects
15:58 - The best way to dose testosterone for women
18:28 - Why hormone replacement alone won't change body composition
19:19 - Starting hormone therapy for perimenopause
20:53 - Vaginal estrogen for atrophy and UTIs
22:25 - A word from our sponsor, Paleo Valley
23:19 - Supplements for fat loss
27:38 - Modern anti-obesity drugs
31:18 - A word from our sponsor, AG1
32:48 - The best supplements for health and performance
40:07 - Testosterone, blood pressure, and side effects
41:51 - How women can take testosterone
43:10 - The importance of getting your blood work
43:40 - The risks of hormone replacement therapy
45:40 - Conclusion: A call to action for women's health
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