In this episode, Dr. Stephanie breaks down the detoxification process diving into what happens to your body, why this is a crucial metabolic function, and which nutrients you need to fuel your body with. She reveals the types of estrogen that play a key role in eliminating toxins, the geeky science of estrogen in three phases, and how to lose weight if you’re estrogen-dominant. Dr. Stephanie walks you through the process of conjugation and the exact nutrients you need to give your body. You’ll get a full checklist of the foods and supplements you need to eat in order to detox, and understand why eating too much fiber is actually harmful. If you’re perimenopausal or menopausal, you’ll find out specific considerations for detox at these stages. Finally, Dr. Stephanie will touch on the power of fermented foods and resistant starches for your digestion, how to use them strategically, and amplify detoxification in your body.
Episode Overview:
- 0:28 Introduction
- 1:23 Why Detoxification Is Important
- 3:02 Required Nutrients For Detoxification
- 3:45 The Types of Estrogens
- 5:00 The Geeky Science on Estrogen – Phase 1 & Phase 2
- 11:28 Phase 3 of Detoxification
- 12:51 Estrogen Dominance and Weight Loss
- 16:18 Required Nutrients For Conjugation
- 17:50 Foods and Supplements To Eat To Help Detoxification
- 21:03 Considerations For Perimenopausal and menopausal Women
- 22:39 Fermented Foods and Resistant Starch
- 23:44 How To Amplify Detoxification
- 31:00 Conclusion
