Mar 20, 2026
Episode 2777 - Vinnie Tortorich speaks to nurse practitioner Cynthia Thurlow about her upcoming book and the importance of optimizing your gut.
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Optimizing Your Gut
- Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner and has her own
podcast, “Everyday Wellness,” which focuses on women’s health.
(2:00)
- She has a book coming out, “The Menopause Gut,” scheduled for release in late April 2026.
- You can go directly to her website and pre-order it. https://www.cynthiathurlow.com
- GLP1s can be helpful for morbidly obese people, but people who
are not obese shouldn’t be on them.
- Recent photos of certain celebrities show muscle wasting, which can lead to being fragile and long-term damage.
- Vinnie has concerns about GLP1s over the long term.
- What are some definitions of perimenopause, menopause, and post
menopause? (27:30)
- The gut is important for hormonal health because it helps break down hormones for use in the body.
- Vinnie shares a story about his Mom and why the idea of
hormones doesn’t always sit well with him. (32:00)
- There is a difference between birth control pills and the bioidentical hormones of today.
- Hormones play a significant role in multiple organ systems, including the heart, bones, and brain.
- Is testosterone replacement necessary for men or women? (44:00)
- You still have to lead a healthy lifestyle; hormone replacement isn’t a band-aid for a bad lifestyle.
- Mitochondrial health also plays a big role. (49:00)
- Sleep is foundational to your metabolic health as well. (54:00)
- Vinnie asks about DHEA and whether supplementation is beneficial. (57:00)
- What are things we can optimize for our health as we enter
perimenopause and andropause? (1:04:00)
- Fiber from food is helpful for the gut for various reasons.
- Cynthia shares cautionary tales about being a long-term carnivore. (1:10:00)
- They discuss certain food addictions, especially to sugar and sweeteners. (1:13:00)
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