Playing with Hormones - Microbiome and Hormones

In this episode, we explore the intriguing interplay between the microbiome and sex hormones—a connection that reaches far beyond digestion or immunity. The gut microbiome does not merely reflect hormonal signals; it actively shapes hormone levels, and evidence suggests that this relationship may underlie conditions like osteoporosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, or even ovarian cancer.

Discover why male and female microbiomes differ, how estrogen decline after menopause may accelerate bone loss, and what role microorganisms might play in hormonal balance and disease susceptibility. Prepare to be intrigued by the microbiome-hormone axis and the ripple effects it may have on health.