Has your gut and hormones been texting each other?

We’ve all been there right googling, why am I getting period poops? or why do I bloat during certain time of the month?

Look its not you, its your gut microbiome and hormones that are in contact with each other. The gut plays a massive part in recycling your hormones such as oestrogen. They can switch inactive forms of oestrogen back into their active forms, which is pretty impressive when you think of it. Your gut can also help remove oestrogen from the body, this is why fibre is my Roman Empire, it can be so vital for keeping our hormones in check. So because our gut can play a big part in hormone regulation, it’s no wonder why a lot of the time hormone issues and gut issues can go hand in hand.

So what now?

Don’t worry there are tweaks we can make to your diet to get back on track, and no we are not talking about restrictive dieting or taking away the chocolate that is not my MO here. Everyone is different and so what works for one person might not work for another, but I think as women it’s time to stop suffering in silence. Our hormones fluctuate and with these fluctuations come changes to our digestive system. So maybe during our periods we don’t have large quantities of fruit in one sitting (excessive fructose can lead to the dreaded period poops). However, having a least two portions of fruit has been shown to be beneficial in helping with period pain. It’s all about working smart not hard.

Have you noticed your hormones talking to your gut? Head over to KN instagram to see when I’m next talking on this subject in Edinburgh.