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Gut Health Mysteries Unveiled -Insights on Hormone Metabolism, Low Carb, COVID, Weight Loss, and GLP1s with Dr. Grace Liu

Dr. Grace Liu PharmD is an IFM-trained functional medicine practitioner and founder of The Gut Institute. She is a clinical pharmacist with a doctorate in practice for 20+ years and specializes in complex disease management. Dr. Liu consults and helps clients gain optimal performance through rebuilding the microbiome after damage from modern living. She uses nutrigenomic tools and other advanced functional lab testing to give the solutions, strategies and treatments that reverse modern gut dysbiosis and disease.    Today's discussion with Dr. Grace Lu takes us into the profound connection between gut health and hormone balance, and how this affects weight loss and overall health. We discuss a groundbreaking study on gut bacteria's influence on testosterone levels, the role of peptides in healthcare, and the importance of prebiotics and dietary fiber. We also explore how emotional trauma can impact weight gain, along with the significance of addressing the mental aspect of weight loss.

 

In this episode:

  • How gut health affects hormone balance and weight loss.
  • Why the SARS-CoV-2 virus and certain vaccines could be influencing gut health.
  • How gut bacteria can influence testosterone levels.
  • Why addressing the root cause of inflammation can positively impact both men and women.
  • Harmful effects of low fiber diets on gut health.
  • The pivotal role of peptides in achieving health goals.
  • Why addressing the mental component of weight loss is crucial.
  • How emotional trauma can contribute to self-sabotage and weight gain.
  • The concept of microdosing and how GLP-1 agonists can bolster gut health and weight loss.
  • The connection between gut health and hormone health.
  • How parasites and Candida can contribute to premature aging.
  • The role of good flora in the gut.
  • The importance of dietary fiber and prebiotics in supporting gut health.
  • How synthetic peptides can potentially help in healing and reaching health goals.
  • Effects tat emotional trauma can have on weight gain.
  • The power of biohacking tools, such as peptides, to help people lose weight.

 

You can find her at https://thegutinstitute.com/

Download on iTunes or on your favorite podcast platform.

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Karen Martel is a Certified Hormone Specialist and Transformational Nutrition Coach dedicated to empowering women through their health journeys.

As the host of the popular podcast The Hormone Solution, Karen tackles the complexities of hormonal health, weight loss resistance, and the challenges that come with perimenopause and menopause. Her mission is to disrupt outdated narratives surrounding women's health, providing reliable information and practical solutions that help women reclaim their vitality.

Tune in to discover how to embrace life's stages while enhancing overall well-being.

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