What if it's your Gut? The surprising signs
we might be Overlooking
Your brain’s secret Ally: Your gut
Every year, thousands of groundbreaking studies reveal just how deeply connected these two powerhouses really are.
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An imbalanced gut doesn’t just affect digestion it can influence your mood, focus and cognitive performance. From everyday brain fog and low energy to anxiety, depression and even ADHD. Your gut health plays a huge role in how you feel and think.
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Yes, there is a link between hormone imbalances and the gut
During perimenopause and menopause, the decline in estrogen levels lead to shifts in gut microbiota diversity, often resulting in reduced populations of
beneficial bacteria.
In estrogen dominance, an imbalance in gut bacteria particularly those involved in estrogen metabolism can lead to increased levels of circulating estrogen. This occurs when bacteria produce β-glucuronidase, an enzyme that reactivates estrogens, allowing them to be recirculated instead of excreted.
We can test for excess β-glucuronidase production.
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How you can Transition from GLP medications?
Most people know that GLP-1 helps control appetite, but what’s less known is where it actually comes from.
GLP-1 is produced by specialised cells in your gut lining called L-cells, primarily in the lower small intestine and colon. While medications can mimic this hormone, your body’s own L-cells can produce GLP-1 naturally, especially when your gut environment is healthy and supported.
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In the next section. I will touch on the role the short chain fatty acids (SCFA) play in signalling appetite suppressant hormones.
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Fatigue and Low Energy
Low energy and persistent fatigue can feel like living under a constant fog, making it difficult to stay focused, motivated, or fully present in daily life.
Disruptions in beneficial bacteria that support nutrient absorption and help regulate the immune system, may lead to reduced availability of key vitamins like B12 and folate both essential for energy production. At the same time, an overgrowth of potentially inflammatory microbes can contribute to low-grade systemic inflammation and impaired mitochondrial function,
further draining energy levels.
These imbalances can also interfere with neurotransmitter production, influencing not only physical fatigue but also mood and mental clarity.
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Why your stomach hurts?
Emerging research shows a strong connection between digestive issues like constipation, diarrhoea, and stomach discomfort with dysbiosis (imbalanced gut bacteria).
Studies have found that people with conditions like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) often experience a disruption in their gut microbiota, leading to reduced diversity and an overgrowth of harmful bacteria.