Vanessa Spina on Metabolism and it's Impact on Hormones

About this episode

Vanessa Spina discusses the impact of ketosis on women's health, fertility, and hormonal balance.

Explore the transformative potential of ketosis on women's health, fertility, and hormonal balance with Vanessa Spina, a researcher and author. Discover how metabolic health influences hormonal aging, debunk myths, and learn practical strategies for optimizing health through diet and lifestyle. Chapters: 03:38 The Evolution of Ketogenic Research 06:37 The Impact of Metabolism on Hormones 09:43 Understanding Ketosis and Its Benefits 12:26 Ketosis and Women's Health 15:51 The Role of Ketones in Hormonal Balance 18:43 Addressing Common Symptoms in Women 21:43 The Connection Between Ketosis and Fertility 23:58 Factors Contributing to Early Perimenopause 27:01 Misinformation Around Ketosis and Fertility 30:40 The Impact of Ketosis on Fertility 33:37 Understanding Insulin Resistance and Ketosis 36:03 The Flexibility of Ketogenic Diets 39:17 Optimizing Protein Intake and Hormonal Balance 42:04 Seasonal Eating and Metabolic Health 45:08 Addressing Women's Health and Hormonal Issues Learn more about Vanessa @ketogenicgirl Sponsors: Your morning coffee should be clean, toxin-free, and delicious—that’s why we only drink LifeBoost Coffee. Get 58% off your first bag with our link or use code…

People in this episode

Guest: Vanessa Spina

Topics covered

• ketosis
• women's health
• hormonal balance
• fertility
• metabolic health

Keywords

• metabolism
• hormonal aging
• diet
• lifestyle

Sponsors

LifeBoost Coffee

Mentioned in this episode

Products: LifeBoost Coffee, COFFEEDOCS15, Blushield, CWD10, VerVita, Immune Harmony

Books & works: The Evolution of Ketogenic Research, The Impact of Metabolism on Hormones, Understanding Ketosis and Its

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