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Gut Health in Menopause

Digestion, Hormones, and Balance

Menopause doesn’t just affect hormones—it can disrupt digestion too. From acid reflux and bloating to new food intolerances and alcohol sensitivity, gut changes are a common but often overlooked part of this transition. Explore insights into how shifting hormone levels influence digestion and discover practical strategies to restore balance and support your gut health.

Understanding Digestive Changes During Perimenopause and Menopause

Estrogen and progesterone play a key role in digestive health. As these hormones decline, many women experience symptoms like reflux, histamine intolerance, and changes in alcohol metabolism. Learn how these shifts impact your body and find out what steps you can take to improve comfort, digestion, and overall wellbeing.

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20 Healthy Foods & Supplements That Can Cause Surprising Side Effects
20 Healthy Foods & Supplements That Can Cause Surprising Side Effects

Magnesium, inulin, probiotics, turmeric, fish oil and more can cause unexpected symptoms. Here's what to check when your healthy habit...

Heartburn During Perimenopause and Menopause: Can Hormones Cause Acid Reflux?
Heartburn During Perimenopause and Menopause: Can Hormones Cause Acid Reflux?

New heartburn or acid reflux can appear during perimenopause or menopause even if you've never had digestive problems before. Learn...

Understanding New Food Intolerances During Menopause
Understanding New Food Intolerances During Menopause

During menopause, hormonal shifts, particularly the decline in estrogen and progesterone, can significantly impact the digestive system...

Histamine Intolerance and Menopause: Symptoms, Estrogen, HRT & More
Histamine Intolerance and Menopause: Symptoms, Estrogen, HRT & More

Can menopause affect histamine? Explore the connection between estrogen, progesterone, mast cells and histamine, plus common sympto...

Alcohol Intolerance in Menopause: Why Your Body's Reaction Has Changed
Alcohol Intolerance in Menopause: Why Your Body's Reaction Has Changed

Ever feel like one glass of wine now hits like three? You’re not imagining it—menopause can change the way your body processes alcohol....

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