Ep. 619 The Elimination Diet Myth! – Why Blanket Restriction Backfires in Perimenopause | Menopause, Perimenopause & Diet
About this episode
The episode discusses the implications of elimination diets during menopause and perimenopause, emphasizing the importance of understanding iron status and nutrient needs.
Welcome to the latest Midlife Minute episode. Today, we’re talking about elimination diets, iron, and ferritin. I share my personal experience with prolonged antibiotic and antifungal use, clarify what the research actually says about restrictive diets, nutrient deficiencies, fatigue, and brain fog, and highlight why it’s essential to understand your iron status during the menopausal transition. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: Why elimination diets can be helpful in specific situations, but may not be appropriate for the long term How removing major food groups without a replacement strategy can cause unintended nutrient deficiencies Why some women become more reactive to certain foods during the menopausal transition How women’s protein requirements increase during perimenopause and menopause How low ferritin is often overlooked in women, even when they are experiencing fatigue and brain fog Why women’s iron status fluctuates during the perimenopause to menopause transition How some women experience significant symptoms long before anemia appears in their standard lab work Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website…
Topics covered
- elimination diets
- nutrient deficiencies
- menopause
- perimenopause
- iron status
- fatigue
- brain fog
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