Why You're Anxious, Exhausted & Stuck at the Same Weight: The COMT Gene & Hormones | MMP Ep. 316

Why You're Anxious, Exhausted & Stuck at the Same Weight: The COMT Gene & Hormones | MMP Ep. 316

July 13, 2026 · 55 min

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This episode discusses the COMT gene and its impact on women's hormonal health, anxiety, and PMS during perimenopause.

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