Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

They Lied to You About Menopause

Oct 15, 2025
Discover the surprising truths about menopause beyond just low estrogen levels. Hormone replacement therapy may lead to serious side effects, including cancers and stroke risks. Learn how the hypothalamus regulates temperature, influencing hot flashes and weight gain. Find out how insulin resistance and vitamin D status play vital roles in managing symptoms. Dr. Berg suggests dietary changes, high-dose vitamin D, and natural supplements to effectively alleviate menopause symptoms without relying on medications.
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Hypothalamus Thermostat Explains Many Symptoms

  • Menopause triggers a narrowed hypothalamic thermostat, causing hot flashes and other systemic changes.
  • This single regulatory shift explains weight gain, appetite, energy changes, sleep and temperature instability.
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Cultural Patterns Point To Vitamin D Role

  • Hot flash prevalence differs widely by culture and skin color, hinting at vitamin D's role.
  • African-American women have much higher hot flash rates, likely linked to lower vitamin D from higher melanin.
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Estrogen Links Menopause To Insulin Resistance

  • Estrogen protects pancreatic beta cells and supports insulin sensitivity, so loss of estrogen worsens insulin resistance.
  • This connection links menopause to visceral fat, blood sugar swings, and metabolic disease risk.
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