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Nutrition and Impacts on Women Hormone Signaling
Nutrition plays a vital role in modulating hormone signaling pathways in women, influencing various physiological processes such as menstrual cycles, fertility, and menopause. Adequate intake of essential nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients, is crucial for maintaining hormonal balance and supporting reproductive health. Certain nutrients, such as omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants found in fruits and vegetables, have been shown to positively impact hormone signaling and reduce inflammation in women. Imbalances in nutrient intake, such as excessive consumption of processed foods or inadequate intake of key nutrients, can disrupt hormone production and function, leading to hormonal imbalances and health issues. A diet rich in fiber from whole grains, fruits, and vegetables promotes healthy digestion and gut microbiota, which in turn can influence hormone metabolism and signaling. Phytoestrogens, plant-derived compounds with estrogen-like effects, found in soy products, flaxseeds, and legumes, can interact with hormone receptors and modulate estrogen levels in women.
About the Speaker
Shraddha Vyas
Health and wellness coach, Clinical Nutritionist, Diabetes Educator & Assistant professor
Strongly believe in treating patients with customized individual diet plans based on ayurvedic personality analysis, balancing of tridoshas, and choosing of food groups as per age, gender, and metabolic status of patients. Have dealt with patients involving PCOD, Thyroid, Diabetes, Post-operative, Post-radiotherapy, Covid and Post-covid, Menopause and skin disease cases like Eczema and Psoriasis .Integrative approach towards health and well being of patients endorsing natural, organic, Indian, traditional foods. Also, into ayurvedic women health care, skin, and hair nutrition. Along with diet also believe in emotional well being and mental health counselling of patients.
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