EPISODE 47
Estrogen Is a B*tch with Kate Vasquez
In this episode Dr. Eric interviews Kate Vasquez, who is the author of the book Estrogen is a B*tch. Kate specifically discussed the different types of estrogens, as well as the different estrogen metabolites, estrogen dominance, and some things you can do to support estrogen metabolism.
During this episode you’ll learn:
- The 3 different types of estrogen
- The concern with elevated 4-OH and 16-OH estrogen metabolites
- Estrogen dominance discussion
- Symptoms of low estrogen and estrogen dominance
- The relationship between estrogen and thyroid health
- The relationship between estrogen and the gut
- The significance of elevated beta glucuronidase levels on a stool test
- How to determine which phases of detoxification to support
- How oral contraceptives can cause gallstones and a leaky gut
- The impact of xenoestrogens on our health
- Foods and supplements to help support estrogen metabolism
- The herb she recommends for low progesterone, and when you shouldn’t take it
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