Thriving in perimenopause is all about cleavage | Erika Angle | TEDxBoston

Dr. Erika Ebbel Angle discusses how the gut microbiome is linked to perimenopause and menopause. Certain bacteria in the gut are responsible for the “cleavage” and activation of estrogen produced by various organs in the body. Without this “cleavage,” estrogen is not activated and thus not usable. If the gut is damaged, estrogen cleavage does not occur properly, potentially leading to faster perimenopause/menopause onset and greater symptomatic severity. This talk describes how perimenopause and menopause are a common cause of career and life derailment for women and describes the interaction between the gut and estrogen. Additionally, there is a focus on several key “symptoms” of perimenopause and menopause, which are directly related to gut imbalances (for example: brain fog, sleep disturbances, hot flashes, circadian rhythm disturbances, weight gain, and anxiety). Angle shares some tips about what you can do to maintain a healthy gut microbiome during perimenopause and menopause to keep your estrogen levels as high as possible.
Tags: Bacteria,Health,Human Body,Microbes,Nutrition,Women in Business Entrepreneur and biochemist Erika Ebbel Angle, PhD, has dedicated her life to studying the gut. Dr. Angle is the CEO and co-founder of Ixcela, the Internal Fitness™ Company. Ixcela evaluates the gut microbiome using a blood sample, and then offers personalized recommendations to restore gut health. Used by fitness enthusiasts, career-driven mental “athletes,” and those battling uncomfortable health issues, Ixcela strives to improve health and wellness for its customers. Angle shares her lifelong love of science in many ways, including through her nonprofit, Science from Scientists, which brings scientists into classrooms to promote STEM careers and science education.
A graduate of MIT and Boston University School of Medicine, Dr. Angle is also a former Miss Massachusetts who used her platform to encourage students to pursue STEM careers and scientific discovery. Erika Ebbel Angle, Ph.D., is the CEO and Co-founder of Ixcela, a biotechnology company aimed at developing tests and interventions to improve gut microbiome efficacy and health. She is also the Executive Director and Founder of Science from Scientists, an award-winning national nonprofit focused on improving Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) attitudes and aptitudes for children aged 9-13.
Outside of work, Erika enjoys scuba diving, skiing, and classical piano. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@elymarrondon]

Amazing! Thank you! ❤ I wish every woman can watch this.

[@victorycall]

I've delved deep into nutrition, and probably know enough about it to be dangerous, but this is the first I've heard that the gut microbiome affects the utilization of estrogen. What a fascinating and useful topic.

[@lunalynnrising]

This was so interesting and I liked how it was presented ~ thank you!

[@marilynh5487]

Boy it's happening to me. Thanks for these talks

[@giao2380]

If perimenopause is THIS bad, I don’t want to go through menopause. 😢

[@giao2380]

Im going crazy. My body is sagging. Im 45 and I feel too young for this. I do think I have alztimers too. Extreme anger! My husband wants to leave me. Im on HRT but it still is bad.