Most women accept fatigue, mood swings, and low energy as "normal aging."
Dr. Sara Gottfried thinks otherwise.
In her conversation with Andrew Huberman, she discussed why hormonal dysfunction is the root cause of it—and the exact protocols to restore it naturally:
First, who is Dr. Sara Gottfried?
She's an OB-GYN who trained at Harvard Medical School and has been treating hormone issues for 20+ years.
She's also a clinical professor at Thomas Jefferson University.
She knows her stuff.
She's mentioned women face some unique health challenges.
They have about 2x the depression rate, 3-4x more thyroid issues, and 5-8x more autoimmune conditions than men.
Dr. Gottfried calls being female "a health hazard" - and she's not wrong.
Women get digestive issues about 10x more than men.
Their guts are longer and more "torturous" (actual medical term). Plus they handle stress differently.
Most doctors treat these as separate problems. They're connected.
Here's something wild: constipation might signal bigger hormone problems.
When you can't eliminate properly, old estrogen gets recycled instead of leaving your body.
This can lead to fibroids, breast pain, and other issues.
Your stress hormone patterns matter more than you think.
High cortisol at night (instead of morning) links to anxiety, depression, and worse health outcomes.
Women tend to experience more trauma, which can mess with these patterns.
PCOS isn't just about getting pregnant.
It can increase heart disease and diabetes risk throughout life.
But many doctors only ask: "Do you want kids?" Missing the bigger picture.
Good news: your gut bacteria can help balance hormones.
There's something called the "estrobolome" - specific bacteria that help manage estrogen levels.
Feed them well, and they might return the favor.
Here are the 6 natural solutions for this:
Solution #1: Support your digestion naturally.
Consume natural remedies and herbs, such as spearmint or garlic.
These have been shown to improve gut health in both men and women.
I personally use HANDPICK Spearmint Tea Bags (caffeine-free, Non-GMO):