LET’S TALK HORMONAL HEALTH: YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Hormonal health can influence far more than your menstrual cycle — from skin and hair to digestion, energy, mood and sleep. But understanding what’s driving these changes, and where nutritional support may help, can be far less straightforward.
To separate fact from the noise, we’ve put your biggest questions to Jodie Abrahams, nutritional therapist and women’s health and skin specialist. From the nutrients to consider when trying to conceive and the connection between gut health and hormones, to supporting the body through PMS, hormonal hair thinning and perimenopause, Jodie shares her expert advice across nutrition, skin and menstrual health.
Consider this your expert guide to some of the key conversations in women’s hormonal health.
IN THE ARTICLE
- Planning a Pregnancy? Know Your Nutrients
- The Period Breakout: What's Really Going On?
- The Gut-hormone Connection Explained
- Key Nutrients for Perimenopause
- Supporting PMS & Hormonal Hair Thinning
PLANNING A PREGNANCY? KNOW YOUR NUTRIENTS
“It’s recommended to take a supplement containing 400mcg of folic acid or folate for at least three months before you start, and while trying to conceive. Building up stores during this time protects against neural tube defects. “Other key nutrients play an important role prior to conception too — from antioxidants that support egg quality, to nutrients needed for healthy thyroid function and energy metabolism. Artah Core Prenatal + has been formulated to provide this support prior to conception and during the first trimester of pregnancy. “Continuing to supplement folic acid or folate throughout pregnancy has been shown to have benefits for both mother and baby. Additionally, pregnancy places a higher demand on nutrients, including those involved in oxygen transport, cell division, energy production and bone health. Artah Core Pregnancy + helps you meet these needs in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, as well as the postnatal period and while breastfeeding. “Alongside the nutrients in both these products, omega-3 fatty acids play a crucial role in preconception, pregnancy and postnatal health, supporting foetal brain, eye and neurological development, regulating inflammation and supporting cellular health. Artah Essential Omegas provide high-strength omega-3 fatty acids and complement Core Prenatal + and Core Pregnancy +.”
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THE PERIOD BREAKOUT: WHAT’S REALLY GOING ON?
“Acne that flares up before the start of your period can be influenced by hormonal shifts related to your cycle, dysregulated blood sugar that impacts inflammation, and microbiome imbalances that affect the gut-skin connection. AEGLES Clear Skin Complex contains ingredients that help to address these factors — including pre and probiotics, skin-supporting antioxidants and plant extracts that support healthy hormone metabolism.”
AEGLES — Clear Skin Complex
THE GUT-HORMONE CONNECTION EXPLAINED
“Gut health and hormones are closely linked — the gut microbiome is involved in regulating how hormones are metabolised and excreted from the body, and hormonal fluctuations can contribute to digestive symptoms such as bloating and bowel regularity. “The vagina has its own microbiome, which can be influenced by shifts in hormones too. Vida Glow Women’s Health Gut Pro contains bacterial strains that benefit both the gut and vaginal microbiomes, alongside herbal extracts to relieve bloating and ease digestive discomfort.”
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KNOW WHAT YOUR BODY NEEDS FOR PERIMENOPAUSE
“Many women find their energy, sleep, joint health, and the condition of their hair and skin can be affected by perimenopause. Certain nutrients become particularly important in supporting the body’s resilience to the hormonal changes taking place — B vitamins, vitamin D, K2 and vitamin C are all included in Naydaya’s The Menopause Capsules, along with botanicals that can support hormonal regulation, mood, hot flashes and sleep.”
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PMS, HAIR THINNING & THE HORMONAL CONNECTION
“PMS and hormonal hair thinning are both complex and can involve a number of systems in the body. Artah Essential Omegas contain the essential fatty acids DHA and EPA, which can support both mood and the condition and moisturisation of hair. “A magnesium supplement, or topically absorbed magnesium in products like VIEVE Bath Salts, which include Epsom salts, or The Nue Co. Magnesium Ease in a spray form, can help to ease premenstrual cramps and relax an overactive mind. “For hair thinning, a blood test will help to identify any underlying drivers or nutrient gaps that would benefit from supplementation. “In addition to this, supporting circulation to hair follicles on the scalp can help to promote growth and hair retention — the Ceremonia Scalp Masajeador or The INKEY List Caffeine Stimulating Scalp Treatment are both useful additions.”
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“Please always check suitability of any supplements for your specific health needs and their safety alongside medications with your healthcare practitioner.”
