Does HRT cause weight gain – or is that a myth?

Does HRT cause weight gain – or is that a myth?

From Age Better with Liz Earle by Liz Earle

May 25, 2026 · 37 min · Season 41 · Episode 6

About this episode

Liz Earle explores the relationship between HRT and weight gain, addressing common fears and discussing various health topics.

Many women worry that starting HRT will make them put on weight – but is this fear actually backed by science? Liz explores the link between hormones, metabolism and midlife weight changes, and explains why fluctuating oestrogen, poor sleep and stress may be more to blame than HRT itself. Plus: supportive supplements for coeliac disease, ways to boost a low libido, skincare non-negotiables, tapping into vibrational energy and a deep dive into NAD+.   In this episode: ·     Will HRT make me put on weight? ·     Which skincare ticks the non-negotiable boxes? ·     How to boost a flagging libido ·     What are NAD+ and berberine and should I take them? ·     Supportive supplements (and tests) for coeliac disease ·     Unlocking the wellness and longevity benefits of vibrational energy Links mentioned in the episode: ·      Ceramides ·      Vitamin C serum ·      Peptides ·      Retinol ·      What are NAD+…

People in this episode

Host: Liz Earle

Topics covered

  • HRT and weight gain
  • hormones and metabolism
  • midlife weight changes
  • skincare
  • libido enhancement
  • vibrational energy
  • NAD+ benefits

Keywords

  • HRT
  • weight gain
  • oestrogen
  • skincare
  • libido
  • NAD+
  • supplements
  • vibrational energy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fresh Air Production

Products: Ceramides, Vitamin C serum, Peptides, Retinol, NAD+, berberine, Zinc, B12, Calcium, Vitamin D

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