LOSE IT! The Low Carb & Paleo Way

FASTING AND YOUR HORMONES

We’re all aware that hormones play a critical role in everything from the quality of our sleep to our mood. Women in particular see this impact played out in our lives every single month. And, given that fasting has such a profound effect on our bodies, it must also affect our hormones. So what is the impact of fasting for a woman? What do the studies show: to fast, or not to fast? Let’s look at the science.

FERTILITY

Oestrogen (the active form is called oestradiol) is the main female reproductive hormone, and it’s critical for the maintenance of a

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