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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: Image
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. Image
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. Image
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: Image
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. Image
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I personally use HANDPICK Spearmint Tea Bags (caffeine-free, Non-GMO):

Here's the link for it:

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Solution #2: Eat more variety.

One physicist fixed his autoimmune issues with a daily smoothie containing 57 different vegetables and fruits.

You probably don't need 57, but diversity helps feed good gut bacteria.
Solution #3: Rethink your exercise split.

Dr. Gottfried suggests about 1/3 cardio, 2/3 resistance training.

Too much cardio can raise stress hormones. Strength training helps maintain muscle as you age.
Solution #4: Consider strategic supplements.

Magnesium (most people are low), phosphatidylserine for stress, rhodiola for adaptation.

But Dr. Gottfried calls supplements "a distant second" to fixing diet and lifestyle.
Solution #5: Get better hormone testing.

Test around day 21-22 of your cycle. Consider dried urine tests for more complete info than blood tests.

Think of it as creating a "hormone passport" for future reference.
Solution #6: Prioritize sleep.

Growth hormone releases during deep sleep phases.

Dr. Gottfried emphasizes sleep quality over most supplements for hormone health.
Don't accept "normal aging" as an excuse.

Fatigue and brain fog at 35 aren't inevitable.

Dr. Gottfried suggests getting comprehensive testing, not just basic panels.
Now, Dr. Sara Gottfried sat down with Huberman for 3 hours discussing these female hormone optimization and longevity strategies.

If you want the complete recording, RT & comment "HORMONES" and I'll DM you the link.
Hormone optimization is about building long-term health.

It's not just fixing current symptoms - it's setting up for vitality in your 50s, 60s, and beyond.

Small changes now can pay big dividends later.
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