The Gut-Hormone Connection: How Digestion Impacts Your Mood and Cycle
Your gut isn’t just about digestion—it’s a hormone hub. From estrogen regulation to mood stability, your microbiome plays a key role in how you feel all month long.
Gut imbalances can contribute to:
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Estrogen dominance (bloating, PMS, heavy periods)
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Low energy and brain fog
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Skin issues and breakouts
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Poor nutrient absorption (zinc, magnesium, B vitamins)
Key signs your gut imbalance is affecting your hormones:
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Constipation or loose stools
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Gas, bloating, or food sensitivities
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Cyclical acne or mood dips
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Feeling puffy or inflamed
To support your gut and hormones together:
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Eat fermented foods (sauerkraut, kefir, kimchi)
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Reduce/eliminate ultra-processed snacks and added sugar
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Get 25–35g fiber daily from a variety of plants
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Try a prebiotic & probiotic supplement
When your gut is happy, your hormones follow suit. It's not just what you eat—it's what you absorb and eliminate that matters most.
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