Your gut helps regulate key hormones that affect everything from weight and mood to skin and libido. When your microbiome is off, it can disrupt:
- Estrogen balance (leading to PMS, bloating, heavy periods, perimenopause symptoms)
- Cortisol (your stress hormone, which drives cravings, anxiety, and belly fat)
- Thyroid hormones (which impact energy, metabolism, and mood)
- Insulin (affecting blood sugar and fat storage)
A stressed, inflamed gut throws your hormones out of sync—leaving you tired, moody, puffy, and stuck.