Exploring Adaptogens: The Role of Ashwagandha in Hormonal Balance

This chapter explores the transformative insights gained from a book on hormone health, particularly challenging male biases surrounding female hormone issues. The speakers discuss the historical and current benefits of ashwagandha as an adaptogen and introduce the Cortisol Manager supplement for managing cortisol levels.

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My guest is Sara Gottfried, M.D., a Harvard-trained, board-certified gynecologist and clinical assistant professor of integrative medicine & nutritional sciences at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Gottfried specializes in hormone health, vitality and longevity using precision/personalized approaches. We discuss female hormone health, puberty, perimenopause, and menopause, hormone testing, the microbiome, stress related hormone challenges, their causes, and various treatments. We also discuss fertility, birth control and tools for improving microbiome health, treating PCOS, insulin management, and the best nutrition, supplementation, and exercise programs for women. While the episode focuses mainly on female hormones, males will also benefit from our discussion because it includes actionable tools suggested for managing stress, bolstering the gut microbiome, and immunity—all of which stand to improve overall health, vitality and longevity in males and females.

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