Obesity & Environment: Obesogens, Hormones, and Weight
In this foundational review on obesogen science and clinical implications, Sara Gottfried, MD and Bianca Garilli, ND, IFMCP outline how, due to the fact that the brain uses so much of the body’s resources, it is quite vulnerable to any toxins that lower metabolism. These toxins include obesogens—foreign chemicals that lead to unwanted weight gain, disrupt insulin and other metabolic hormones, and put our patients at greater risk for obesity.
Estrogen affects the growth, differentiation, and function of numerous tissues throughout the female body—not just those involved in reproduction. While appropriate levels of estrogens are essential for good health, several studies conclude that as inappropriate exposure to estrogen increases, the risk of several cancers also increases. Furthermore, disproportionate estrogen exposure can lead to other health problems. In this science review, we outline how various lifestyle and environmental factors can influence estrogen production, metabolism, and balance.
Functional Medicine and Women’s Health, Part 1: Thyroid, Adrenals & Excess Estrogen
We sat down with Joel Evans, MD to talk about Functional Medicine options for common women’s health issues. In this blog post, the first of a series, Dr. Evans answered our questions on thyroid dysfunction and treatment as well as the relationship between obesity and estrogen.
Probiotics Supporting Next-Generation Microbes in Immune & Metabolic Health
Noelle Patno, PhD
Thursday, March 24, 2022 11 AM PT
The gut microbiome wins the nexus of influence award for regulating immune and metabolic health. Two “next-generation” microbes at higher levels in the healthy intestinal microbial environment are keystone species for proper immune and metabolic function. These next generation microbes, Akkermansia muciniphila and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, have been found at lower levels in multiple metabolic and inflammatory diseases. This talk will cover two probiotic supplements shown to increase keystone species and provide metabolic or immunological benefits.
