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The Energy Balance Podcast

Ep. 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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Quick takeaways

  • Estrogen is a vital hormone that significantly influences multiple bodily functions beyond reproduction, affecting health comprehensively.
  • Rejecting established scientific knowledge on hormonal physiology due to biases may hinder health improvement by creating confusion around hormone functions.

Deep dives

Understanding Estrogen’s Role Beyond Reproductive Systems

Estrogen is a vital hormone that affects various tissues throughout the body, not just the reproductive organs. It plays significant roles in the development of secondary sexual characteristics, impacts muscle strength, and can influence cardiovascular health. This broad impact contradicts claims suggesting that reproductive hormones operate solely within reproductive systems. The distinction highlights the necessity of acknowledging estrogen's multifaceted effects in understanding hormone balance and overall health.

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