Estrogen and Cholesterol

About this episode

Dr. Alison DiBarto Goggin discusses the connection between estrogen and cholesterol, particularly in midlife women, and explores functional testing and supplementation options.

Estrogen and cholesterol are more connected than most doctors discuss. Dr. Alison DiBarto Goggin breaks down exactly what estradiol does for your cardiovascular system, why midlife women see lipid shifts that have nothing to do with diet, and what functional testing and targeted support actually look like. Covers ApoB, Lp(a), MPO, hsCRP, Lp-PLA2, insulin, homocysteine, thyroid, and the production vs. clearance framework. Practical supplementation including methylfolate, folinic acid, berberine, omega-3s, bergamot, and CoQ10. This is the conversation you didn't get at your annual physical. Find Dr. Alison at littleblackbagmedicine.com Quest Labs with Discount: https://us.fullscript.com/j/alison-goggin Fullscript Supplements: https://us.fullscript.com/plans/littleblackbagmedicine-estrogen-cholesterol

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Alison DiBarto Goggin

Topics covered

• Estrogen
• Cholesterol
• Cardiovascular health
• Lipid shifts
• Functional testing
• Supplementation

Keywords

• estradiol
• ApoB
• Lp(a)
• MPO
• hsCRP
• Lp-PLA2
• insulin
• homocysteine
• thyroid

Sponsors

Quest Labs, Fullscript Supplements

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Quest Labs, Fullscript

Products: methylfolate, folinic acid, berberine, omega-3s, bergamot, CoQ10

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