@komiwellness_: Gut Health Affects Hormone Health and women in perimenopause should prioritise both. Here’s how and why? • The Estrobolome: A specific collection of gut bacteria helps regulate estrogen through an enzyme called beta-glucuronidase. This system decides whether your body eliminates used estrogen or reactivates it back into circulation. • Hormone Clearance: A healthy gut and regular digestion ensure excess or used hormones are properly excreted. If your digestion is sluggish or unbalanced, those hormones can be reabsorbed into your bloodstream. • Inflammation and Stress: An unhealthy gut barrier (often called intestinal permeability or a "leaky gut") drives systemic inflammation. Inflammation disrupts endocrine function and worsens stress hormones like cortisol. • Neurotransmitter Production: Gut microbes produce brain chemicals like serotonin, which affect sleep, mood, and brain fog—symptoms heavily tied to hormonal shifts. Why Women in Perimenopause Must Prioritize Both • Fluctuating Estrogen: Falling and changing estrogen levels during perimenopause naturally reduce gut microbiome diversity and weaken the protective gut lining. • Compounding Symptoms: Digestive issues like bloating, constipation, and new food sensitivities frequently spike during perimenopause because estrogen receptors line the entire gastrointestinal tract. • Breaking the Cycle: Poor gut function worsens hormonal symptoms (like mood swings, heavy periods, and poor sleep), while those same hormonal swings further degrade digestion. Prioritizing both through fiber-rich whole foods, fermented items, and stress management helps stabilize this feedback loop. Komi Wellness Hormone Harmony and Komi Wellness Gut Harmony were created and bundled as a combo for exactly this reason. Shop the combo at www.kimi.co.za or Amazon.co.za or Takealot.com #hormonehealth #guthealth #hormones #guthormoneconnection #perimenopause

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