Summary of ZOE Science And Nutrition Podcast Episode: Menopause: How your body changes and what you can do
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Menopause, affecting 1.2 billion women globally, increases health risks Dr Louise Newson advocates for proper menopause treatment and education, emphasizing the benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
She highlights the lack of research on women, variability of perimenopause, and global guidelines for HRT Menopause, a retrospective diagnosis, leads to increased risks of heart disease, dementia, and early death Dr
Newson promotes knowledge and education through her platforms and free programs for healthcare professionals She stresses the need for better tests to understand hormone levels and the impact of nutrition on women's metabolism during menopause The conversation also addresses the unfair stigma around HRT and the importance of considering diet and lifestyle changes
Dr Newson emphasizes the safety and benefits of HRT, even for women with breast cancer history, and the impact of testosterone in women The discussion underscores the lack of scientific research on women, the variability of perimenopause, and the need for better tests and further studies on nutrition and metabolism during menopause.
Menopause: How your body changes and what you can do
Key Takeaways
Menopause: A Global Health Crisis
Empowering Women Through Menopause Education
Embracing Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopause
Prioritize Gut Health for Inflammation Control
Challenge the Lack of Research on Women
Louise's Advocacy: A Powerful Message
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Key Takeaways
- Menopause affects 1.2 billion women worldwide and increases the risk of various health issues.
- Dr. Louise Newson advocates for proper treatment and education on menopause, including the benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
- There is a need for better tests to understand hormone levels and the impact of nutrition on women's metabolism during menopause.
- The conversation emphasizes the lack of scientific research on women, the variability of perimenopause, and the global guidelines for hormone replacement.
Menopause: A Global Health Crisis
- Menopause is a condition affecting 1.2 billion women worldwide, leading to increased risk of heart disease, dementia, and early death.
- Menopause is a retrospective diagnosis, meaning a year without periods, caused by the decline of hormones associated with the eggs in ovaries.
- Symptoms of menopause can vary and affect every system in the body, leading to increased risk of diabetes, osteoporosis, and various cancers.
Empowering Women Through Menopause Education
- Dr. Louise Newson has carved a niche in medicine, allowing her time to explore her interests and listen to patients, making menopause a focus of her work.
- Menopause has a significant impact on women's health, with increased risks of osteoporosis, heart attack, dementia, and other health issues, yet many women do not receive proper treatment.
- Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been unfairly stigmatized due to misreporting of research findings, leading to a lack of access for women who could benefit from it.
- Dr. Newson has been working to empower women with knowledge and education through her website, app, and social media presence, as well as providing free education programs for healthcare professionals.
- There is no accurate test for perimenopause, and hormone blood tests are unreliable due to hormonal fluctuations, leading to wasted resources and misdiagnoses.
- Dr. Newson advocates for a shift towards common sense medicine and the development of a test to measure biological aging and inflammation, which could help identify women who would benefit from early hormone replacement therapy.
Embracing Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopause
- Dr. Louise Newson emphasizes the positive impact of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on women's well-being, even for those who initially deny having symptoms.
- She highlights the importance of recognizing subtle signs of perimenopause or menopause and the need for a biological marker to prompt action.
- Jonathan Wolff discusses the significant biological changes around menopause, including blood sugar, blood fat, inflammatory markers, and gut bacteria, and the implications for dietary adjustments.
- Dr. Louise Newson stresses the necessity of considering diet and lifestyle changes, regardless of HRT use, and cautions against relying solely on specific diets or supplements for managing menopause.
- She addresses the impact of low estradiol levels on sugar cravings, comfort eating, and metabolic processes, and the potential for weight gain, urging women to take responsibility for their diet while being mindful of hormonal influences.
- Dr. Louise Newson highlights the safety and benefits of HRT, even for women who have had breast cancer, and emphasizes the importance of considering diet and insulin regulation during perimenopause and menopause.
Prioritize Gut Health for Inflammation Control
- Dr. Louise Newson emphasizes the importance of feeding gut microbes and being mindful of food choices to avoid inflammatory responses.
- Jonathan Wolff discusses the profound changes in people's responses to food as they age, particularly in relation to blood sugar impact and inflammatory responses.
- Dr. Louise Newson highlights the impact of testosterone in women, including its role in brain fog, memory problems, reduced stamina, and muscle mass, and expresses the need for more research on testosterone in women.
Challenge the Lack of Research on Women
- Dr. Louise Newson emphasizes the importance of learning from patients' real lived experiences, in addition to evidence from studies.
- Jonathan Wolff highlights the lack of scientific research on women compared to men, particularly in the context of menopause.
- They discuss the variability of perimenopause among women and the need for better tests to understand hormone levels.
- The conversation touches on the global guidelines for hormone replacement and the debate surrounding its impact on health, particularly related to breast cancer.
- Dr. Louise Newson advocates for the benefits of hormone replacement, emphasizing its transformational impact and the shockingly low levels of usage.
- They also discuss the significance of nutrition during menopause and the profound changes in women's bodies' metabolism, highlighting the need for further studies in this area.
Louise's Advocacy: A Powerful Message
- Jonathan Wolff expressed his gratitude to Louise and appreciated her personal championing of the topic. He acknowledged the powerful message that Louise's advocacy carries for many people, whether it directly affects them or their loved ones.
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- Dr. Louise Newson thanked for joining the podcast.
- Listeners encouraged to leave a review and subscribe.
- Promotion for Zoe's personalized nutrition program.
- Encouragement to contact Zoe with questions.
- Podcast host and production credits given.