Jennifer Ashton Instagram – The relationship between the gut bacteria and systemic estrogen levels still remains unclear and research into the estrobolome is still in its infancy (even though it was first defined over ten years ago). There are bacteria in the gut that can either help eliminate excess estrogen or recycle it and send it back into our systemic circulation. There is early research looking at the interaction of the estrobolome and effects on endometriosis, menopause, estrogen positive breast cancer, chronic pelvic pain, infertility and PCOS but there is no peer-reviewed evidence or accepted standard yet for testing stool or blood to determine levels of an enzyme called Beta-glucuronidase activity in the gut (so beware of any service offering this). BUT we do know the things that are good for the gut microbiome and estrobolome: high fiber diet, fermented foods, being around nature and pets, avoiding unnecessary antibiotics, minimizing added sugar, alcohol…this is nutritional gynecology and I’m here for it! It’s why I got a masters degree in nutrition from Columbia in 2016. It’s about connecting the dots.
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