Movement Logic: Strong Opinions, Loosely Held 113: Debunking Menopause Grifters: Dr. Mary Claire Haver and Dr. Vonda Wright
In this episode, Dr. Sarah Court and Laurel Beversdorf delve into the claims and marketing tactics used by two high-profile menopause experts and social media influencers, Dr. Mary Claire Haver and Dr. Vonda Wright. They explore and critique various aspects of their advice, including the advocacy for supplements like turmeric and collagen, the promotion of hormone therapy, and questionable exercise prescriptions. The hosts analyze the scientific validity of their claims, the potential harms, and the prevalence of fearmongering in their messaging. The episode aims to empower listeners to become more critical consumers of health information, especially in the menopause space.
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References:
Episode 37: Plyometrics – Get More Bang for your Bones
Episode 96: Bone Density Grifters – Introducing the Grift-O-Meter!
Episode 103: Do Weighted Vests Do Anything For Us?
Episode 109: Hot Flashes, Cold Facts: Menopause Myths That Won’t Die
Episode 111: Make Stacy Sims Make Sense
Calorie Restriction with or without Time-Restricted Eating in Weight Loss
Inflammatory mechanisms linking obesity and metabolic disease
The power of creatine plus resistance training
The Effects of Creatine Supplementation Combined with Resistance Training
Dose-Response of creatine supplementation on cognitive function
Effects of Collagen Supplements
Dietary Supplementation with Specific Collagen Peptides
Oral intake of specific bioactive collagen peptides
Specific Bioactive Collagen Peptides
The musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause
Managing Menopausal Skin Changes
Topical estrogen for skin aging
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