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The research on food and hormones has moved well beyond cutting carbs and counting calories. Here is what the evidence actually shows Food has a direct and measurable effect on hormonal health. Not in a vague, wellness-adjacent way, but through specific, well-researched biological pathways that influence oestrogen, insulin, cortisol and the gut bacteria that help regulate them all. For women navigating everyday life, perimenopause or a condition like polyendocrine metabolic o

The research on vitamin D has moved well beyond bones and sunlight. Here is what women need to know about its wider role in the body. Most women know the basics: not enough sun means not enough vitamin D, and not enough vitamin D is bad for bones. That part is true, and it matters. But it is also a fraction of the picture. Vitamin D is now one of the most researched nutrients in medicine, and the emerging science places it at the centre of everything from immune function to c

What happens in the gut does not stay in the gut, especially when it comes to hormones. Most women are aware that oestrogen is produced by the ovaries. Fewer know that the gut plays a significant role in determining how much oestrogen actually circulates in the body at any given time. A review published earlier this year in the journal Nutrients has brought new attention to a mechanism that sits at the intersection of gut health and hormonal health, with particular relevance

Menopause can bring a rollercoaster of symptoms, hot flushes, mood swings, weight gain, but did you know your diet can play a major role in managing them? The food you eat directly impacts hormone balance, energy levels, and overall well-being. Making the right dietary choices can help you feel more in control, support your body through these changes, and even reduce some of the most frustrating menopause symptoms. That’s why we’ve put together a free menopause-friendly meal

Unexplained weight gain is very common during perimenopause and can have a big emotional impact, we take a look at ways of managing it.