š„ Hormone Chaos? It Might Start in Your Gutā¦
Dear Friends,
If youāre battling mood swings, stubborn weight gain, heavy periods, or feeling like a stranger in your own bodyādonāt just blame your hormones.
ā ļøĀ The real culprit might be your gut.
In myĀ short YouTube videoĀ above, I reveal the overlooked yet powerful connection between your digestive system and your hormones.Ā
š£ 3 Gut Triggers That Disrupt Your Hormones
1ļøā£ A Sluggish Liver = Hormone Backup
Your liver is your hormone-processing powerhouse. But if it’s overwhelmedāby alcohol, toxins, or a poor dietāestrogen builds up like traffic on a clogged freeway.
One glass of wine can spike estradiol by 30% in women with estrogen dominance!
2ļøā£ Constipation = Estrogen Recycling
If you’re not eliminating daily, you’re not just holding onto wasteāyou’re reabsorbing toxins and estrogen.
This is one of theĀ most common and underestimatedĀ causes of hormone imbalance I see in my practice.
3ļøā£ Dysbiosis = Hormone Sabotage
Bad bacteria and yeast overgrowth produce an enzyme calledĀ beta-glucuronidase, which puts estrogen on a dangerous loopārecirculating instead of exiting.
Iāve seen this exact pattern in stool tests from patients struggling with fibroids, breast cysts, and endometriosis.
āļø WhatĀ IsĀ Estrogen Dominance?
Itās when estrogen is too highāor not getting cleared properlyāand not balanced by progesterone.
You might feel anxious. Bloated. Emotional. Or struggle with:
PMS or PMDD
Breast tenderness or fibrocystic breasts
Heavy or painful periods (endometriosis)
Fat gain in hips, thighs, or chest
Fibroids, thyroid nodules, ovarian cystsĀ
š®Ā Men arenāt immune either.Ā Unfortunately, dueĀ to xenoestrogens in plastics, pesticides, and processed food, estrogen overload is now affecting menācausing mood swings and even gynecomastia.
šæ 7 Powerful Tools to Heal Your Gut-Hormone Axis
If your symptoms feel like a puzzle with no solution, start with the gut. Here are the key essentials Iāve used successfully with hundreds of patients:
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Ā Probiotic 100 BillionĀ ā Rebuilds your gut microbiome to restore balance from the inside out
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Ā Vitamin D3 with K2Ā ā The sunshine vitamin that doubles as a hormone regulator and immune protector
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Ā Essential MagnesiumĀ ā Fuels liver detox and keeps your bowels moving
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Ā Omega-3 Fish OilĀ ā Fights inflammation and helps regulate hormone production
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Ā Estrogen BalancerĀ ā The ābroccoli pillā with DIM & I3C to metabolize estrogens to “clean” metabolites
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Ā Calcium-D-GlucarateĀ ā Blocks the beta-glucuronidase enzyme so estrogen gets eliminatedānot recycled
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Ā ZincĀ ā blocks an enzyme called aromatase in our fat cells that converts testosterone to estradiol
š„Ā Youāll be surprised how it all ties together āĀ To learn more about Estrogen Dominance and the gut-hormone connection, please watch my YouTube video below:
Eat to Detox: The Hormone-Balancing Power of Food
Your daily food choices are either fueling hormone chaosāĀ or helping yourĀ body detox and rebalance.
If you want to support healthy estrogen metabolism and stabilize your mood, cycles, and metabolism, these foods can be truly healing:
š„¦Ā Cruciferous Vegetables
Broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, arugula, and kale contain powerful compounds likeĀ DIMĀ andĀ sulforaphaneĀ that help your liver safely eliminate excess estrogen.
Think of them as the hormone detoxifiers!
šĀ Wild-Caught Fish
Salmon, sardines, and mackerel are rich inĀ omega-3 fatty acids, which reduce inflammation and support hormone production.
šĀ Deeply Colored Berries
Blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries are packed withĀ antioxidantsĀ that protect your cells from oxidative stress and support detox pathways.
š«Ā Extra Virgin Olive Oil
This Mediterranean staple is rich in polyphenols and healthy fats thatĀ nourish your hormonesĀ and reduce inflammation.
š„Ā Fiber = Estrogenās Exit Strategy
Aim for 25ā35 grams per day from vegetables, flax seeds, chia seeds,Ā fruits and legumes (if you tolerate them).
Fiber binds excess estrogen and toxins in the gut, ensuring they get eliminatedānot recycled.
šĀ Stabilize Blood Sugar to Balance Hormones
Every time your blood sugar spikes, it sends your hormones on a rollercoaster by spiking insulin, and potentially cortisol. To stabilize your hormones, you need to stabilize your blood sugar:
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Eat protein, fat, and fiber with every meal
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Avoid refined carbs and sugar
ā Consider intermittent fasting if this agrees with you
When it comes to hormone balance, the right tools matter.
These are some of the evidence-based supplements
I use most often in my practice.
Estrogen Balancer
Calcium-D-Glucarate
Iām so grateful to be part of this incredible community of thoughtful, motivated individuals who are committed to true healingārooted in science, compassion, and connection.
Hereās one beautiful reflection Iām honored to share:
If youāre watching your carbs and cutting back on refined sugar, youāre going toĀ loveĀ these blueberry muffins! Theyāre paleo, gluten-free, and dairy-freeāmaking them the perfect guilt-free treat. Packed with antioxidant-rich blueberries and nourishing olive oil, theyāre as good for you as they are delicious. Blueberries are one of my favorite superfoods, loaded with anthocyanins that support brain and heart health. Pair one with your morning coffee, and youāve got the ultimate feel-good start to your day!
Dry Ingredients:
1 and 1/2 cup almond flour
1/2 cup coconut flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
4 eggs
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tsp vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lemonĀ
1/2 cup water
Final Ingredient:
Fresh organic blueberriesĀ (small 6 oz package)
Mix the wet and dry ingredients separately in 2 large mixing bowls. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well. Then gently stir in the blueberries. Scoop the batter into a 12 cupcake pan, lined with cupcake wrappers.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes.
Enjoy!
Your brain reflects the state of your gut.Ā Itās not in your headāitās in your gut.Ā
When you heal your gutāyou heal your mind.
With warmth and gratitude,

Rajsree Nambudripad, MD