Women's health
Hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can affect metabolism, insulin sensitivity and body composition. These guides explore where lower-carb eating may help and where clinical support matters.
Oestrogen decline increases insulin resistance. Reducing dietary carbohydrates directly addresses this mechanism.
Hormonal shifts promote fat redistribution to the abdomen. Low-carb eating targets this visceral fat preferentially.
Stable blood glucose from low-carb eating reduces the energy crashes and mood fluctuations common in perimenopause.
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