Week 5 · Why gut health is hormonal health

Gut–Hormone Axis

Your gut metabolises and clears hormones. A compromised gut leads to hormonal reabsorption and imbalance. This week we connect the two systems.

This week's lessons
1

How your gut processes hormones

After your liver processes oestrogen, your gut's bacteria determine whether it's excreted or reabsorbed. Certain gut bacteria (the 'estrobolome') can reactivate oestrogen, driving oestrogen dominance. Gut health is directly hormonal health.

2

Fiber and hormone clearance

Adequate fiber binds to processed hormones and carries them out. Low fiber means reabsorption. This week you build fiber intake gradually — 30g daily target — through diverse whole foods.

3

Liver support

Your liver does the first pass of hormone processing. We support it with cruciferous vegetables, which contain compounds that aid oestrogen metabolism. Daily broccoli, cauliflower, kale, or Brussels sprouts this week.

Your practices

Do these daily

Fiber build
Gradually increase to 30g daily from whole foods. Track in your portal.
Daily crucifers
One serving of cruciferous vegetables daily.
Journal prompts

Sit with these

“How did increasing fiber affect your digestion and symptoms?”
“Did cruciferous vegetables feel supportive or challenging?”
This week's herb
Milk thistle
Liver support for hormone metabolism. As a daily tincture or capsule.
Your action this week
Build fiber to 30g daily. Add daily cruciferous vegetables.
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