@nourishingapothecary: What actually happens to oestrogen after your body has finished using it? Most women have never thought about this, but the answer explains why your liver, gut bacteria and even how regularly you open your bowels can matter for hormonal health. Once oestrogen has done its job, your body needs to metabolise it and eventually eliminate it. Your liver plays an important role in this process, transforming oestrogen into metabolites and conjugating them so they can be excreted through bile and urine. But once those metabolites reach the bowel, something interesting can happen. Certain gut bacteria produce an enzyme called beta glucuronidase. This enzyme can deconjugate oestrogen metabolites that were prepared for elimination, potentially allowing some of that oestrogen to be reabsorbed into circulation. The collection of gut bacteria involved in oestrogen metabolism is often referred to as the estrobolome. And this is one of the reasons I pay attention to gut health and bowel function when I’m assessing women with hormonal concerns. But this needs context. It does not mean every hormonal problem is caused by the gut or that everyone needs to “detox their oestrogen”. Hormonal health is complex. Ovarian function, age, genetics, metabolic health, nutrition, stress, body composition, medications and underlying medical conditions can all influence the picture. The gut and liver are pieces of that physiology, not the entire explanation. This is why I don’t assess hormones in isolation. I want to understand what is happening across the whole system and where there may actually be something worth addressing. If you’re struggling with hormonal symptoms and want personalised support, Mel and Danielle work extensively with women’s hormonal health at Nourishing Apothecary. DM us the word CLINIC and we’ll send you the link to book a free discovery call, or visit nourishingapothecary.com. #HormoneHealth #Oestrogen #Estrobolome #WomensHealth #GutHealth

Jaime | Naturopath & Homeopath

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