Did you know there is a specific colony of bacteria in your gut dedicated entirely to processing estrogen? It's called the "Estrobolome."
When your gut is healthy, the estrobolome packages up used estrogen and ships it out of the body. But when you have dysbiosis (an imbalance of bad bacteria), that estrogen gets recirculated back into your bloodstream.
Estrogen Dominance
This recirculation leads to a state called "Estrogen Dominance," even if your ovarian production is low. Symptoms include heavy periods, tender breasts, mood swings, and stubborn weight gain.
Feeding Your Good Bugs
The solution? Diversity. Aim to eat 30 different plant foods per week. Fiber is the fuel your good bacteria crave. Also, include fermented foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, and miso to introduce new beneficial strains.
Heal your gut, and you heal your hormones.