Lara Briden - The Period Revolutionary
Leading the change to better periods and hormones
Metabolism and metabolic health are affected by many factors, including hormones, mitochondria, and the gut microbiome. A healthy metabolism can make it easier to lose weight.
Can hormonal birth control lead to weight gain or negatively impact metabolic health? If so, which types are most likely to do so?
The first thing to understand is that natural ovarian hormones (estradiol and progesterone) promote subcutaneous fat while reducing visceral fat. This is beneficial because visceral fat is linked to insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction. However, most hormonal birth control methods suppress these natural hormones.
In women’s health, magnesium is the “Swiss Army knife” of nutrients—beneficial for everything from period pain to PCOS and PMS. It’s also a powerhouse for perimenopause, and here’s why.
In women, too much testosterone can promote insulin resistance and visceral fat.
That’s why androgen excess is the primary driver of weight gain with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), some types of birth control, and perimenopause.
Is your low blood sugar a symptom of insulin resistance or mild dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system?
In episode 16 of my podcast, I return to the topic of hypoglycemia to discuss the difference between insulin resistance and dysautonomia, why unstable blood sugar does not automatically mean insulin resistance, and my concerns about continuous glucose monitoring.