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Optimizing Your Gut with Cynthia Thurlow – episode 2777

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Episode 2777 – Vinnie Tortorich speaks to nurse practitioner Cynthia Thurlow about her upcoming book and the importance of optimizing your gut.

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Optimizing Your Gut

  • Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner and has her own podcast, “Everyday Wellness,” which focuses on women’s health. (2:00)
    • She has a book coming out, “The Menopause Gut,” scheduled for release in late April 2026.
    • You can go directly to her website and pre-order it. https://www.cynthiathurlow.com

  • GLP1s can be helpful for morbidly obese people, but people who are not obese shouldn’t be on them.
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  • What are some definitions of perimenopause, menopause, and post menopause? (27:30)
    • The gut is important for hormonal health because it helps break down hormones for use in the body.
  • Vinnie shares a story about his Mom and why the idea of hormones doesn’t always sit well with him. (32:00)
    • There is a difference between birth control pills and the bioidentical hormones of today.
    • Hormones play a significant role in multiple organ systems, including the heart, bones, and brain.
  • Is testosterone replacement necessary for men or women? (44:00)
    • You still have to lead a healthy lifestyle; hormone replacement isn’t a band-aid for a bad lifestyle.
    • Mitochondrial health also plays a big role. (49:00)
  • Sleep is foundational to your metabolic health as well. (54:00)
  • Vinnie asks about DHEA and whether supplementation is beneficial. (57:00)
  • What are things we can optimize for our health as we enter perimenopause and andropause? (1:04:00)
    • Fiber from food is helpful for the gut for various reasons.
  • Cynthia shares cautionary tales about being a long-term carnivore. (1:10:00)
  • They discuss certain food addictions, especially to sugar and sweeteners. (1:13:00)

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