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Estrogen & DietPhytoestrogens, cruciferous vegetables, and how food shifts estrogen.
Thyroid NutritionIodine, selenium, goitrogens, and eating for thyroid function.
Testosterone & DietZinc, vitamin D, energy balance, and what actually moves testosterone.
Cortisol & StressMeal timing, caffeine, and the foods that raise or quiet cortisol.
Period & Cycle NutritionIron, cravings, and eating across the menstrual cycle.
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Does Ashwagandha Actually Lower Cortisol or Just Make You Feel Less Stressed?A meta-analysis found ashwagandha cuts cortisol but does not necessarily change how stressed people feel.
Can Soy Isoflavones Affect Your Menstrual Cycle Before MenopauseWhat the phytoestrogen research on daidzein and genistein suggests about eating soy while still cycling.
Can DIM Supplements Affect Thyroid Function Along With Estrogen?Exploring whether a compound studied for estrogen metabolism has any crossover impact on thyroid balance.
Can L-Theanine and L-Tyrosine Blunt the Stress Response During High-Pressure Situations?A study using a virtual reality active shooter drill tested whether these amino acids blunt stress and preserve cognitive performance under pressure.
Does DIM (Diindolylmethane) Help Balance Estrogen During Your CycleLooking at how DIM affects estrogen metabolism to see if it lives up to cycle-balancing claims.
Does DIM Supplementation Change Estrogen Metabolism in Women on Estrogen Patches?A look at how 3,3'-diindolylmethane affects estradiol levels in postmenopausal women using transdermal hormone therapy.
Can Genistein and Daidzein Replace Hormone Replacement Therapy?What the research says about using soy-derived phytoestrogens as an alternative to conventional HRT.
Key nutrients
All nutrient guidesFoods high in IodineIodine is required to make thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolic rate and energy use throughout the body.
Foods high in SeleniumSelenium supports antioxidant defense and thyroid hormone metabolism. Just a couple of Brazil nuts can cover a full day's worth.
Foods high in Vitamin DVitamin D supports calcium absorption and bone health, and it is also tied into hormone regulation. Sun exposure produces it, but food and supplements help fill the gap.
Foods high in ZincZinc supports immune function, wound healing, and protein synthesis, and it plays a role in recovery after physical activity.
Foods high in MagnesiumMagnesium is involved in hundreds of enzymatic reactions, including energy production, muscle relaxation, and sleep quality, which ties into recovery.