EB. 125: Wendy Sellens on Estrogen: What She Got Wrong

Nov 7, 2024

Explore the surprising roles of estrogen beyond reproduction, including its impact on digestion and muscle growth. Discover whether testosterone can convert to estrogen and how hormonal imbalances can lead to health issues like weight gain and cancer risk. Learn about the effectiveness of calcium D-glucarate for estrogen detoxification and the importance of personalized wellness strategies. This discussion sheds light on common misconceptions and advocates for informed dietary choices to maintain hormonal balance.

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ANECDOTE

Sellens' View on Physiology

Wendy Sellens dismisses standard physiology as corrupted by industry funding.
She claims exclusive understanding of true physiology, creating an authoritarian perspective.

INSIGHT

Wide-Ranging Effects of Hormones

Reproductive hormones like estrogen affect many bodily areas, not just reproductive organs.
They influence muscle growth, skin, cardiovascular health, and more, evidenced by puberty and sports advantages.

ANECDOTE

Estrogen Production

Wendy Sellens claims estrogen is only produced between puberty and menopause.
She attributes elevated estrogen during pregnancy to exogenous sources, contradicting physiological changes.

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In this episode we discuss:

Whether estrogen is just a reproductive hormone
Whether you need to be concerned about testosterone converting to estrogen
How you can have excess estrogen production even after menopause
The best way to use progesteron
Whether Calcium D-glucarate is effective for lowering estrogen

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Timestamps:

0:00 – intro

1:07 – our thoughts on Wendy Sellens’ recent interviews with the Strong Sistas (Ashley and Sarah Armstrong)

6:30 – the importance of reviewing research with an open mind, avoiding any rigid or authoritative stance

9:38 – whether all research should be rejected due to Rockefeller funding and whether Dr Ray Peat was “Rockefeller trained”

15:47 – whether reproductive hormones affect only reproductive organs

20:35 – how hormonal imbalances affect all areas of health—reproduction, digestion, edema, bloating, cancer risk, weight gain, brain health, bone health, and muscle growth

23:38 – whether Dr Hobbins’ experiments proved that there are no receptors for reproductive hormones in non-reproductive organs

26:51 – why Wendy’s claim—that the rise in estrogen during pregnancy is caused by exogenous compounds (phytoestrogens and xenoestrogens)—is incorrect

29:29 – estrogen’s role as a growth-promoting hormone and how progesterone counterbalances it by promoting cellular differentiation

35:47 – whether testosterone can be converted into estrogen

36:52 – how you can have excess estrogen production even after menopause and problems with estrogen testing

40:19 – body fat as a major source of estrogen

44:33 – why Wendy’s claim that calcium D-glucarate increases estrogen is incorrect

46:56 – the mechanism through which calcium D-glucarate effectively lowers estrogen levels

50:28 – confounding variables that make it difficult to accurately interpret the results of breast thermography scans