David Roberts holds a MPH from Johns Hopkins, a Masters in BME from the UVA, and a Bachelors in EE and BME from Duke. David has more than 20 years of public health experience on three continents. In 2014 David cofounded the gut supplement, RESTORE now Ion.   We’re welcoming David on this episode to discuss midlife wellness, focusing on how managing blood sugar and detoxification can significantly impact women navigating menopause. He examines the benefits of berberine and sulforaphane, two powerful supplements that support hormone balance and detoxification. We explore his wife’s inspiring journey in developing a stabilized sulforaphane supplement, discuss the confusion between glucoraphanin and sulforaphane, and examine how these compounds aid in detoxification, brain health, and inflammation reduction. In this episode: Why insulin resistance increases without dietary changes during menopause. How detoxifying heavy metals and hormone byproducts is essential for midlife women. The benefits of berberine and sulforaphane for blood sugar regulation and detoxification. How sulforaphane differs from glucoraphanin and diindolylmethane. David’s wife’s journey from breast cancer to creating a stabilized sulforaphane supplement. The extensive health benefits of sulforaphane, including detoxification, brain health, and inflammation reduction. Why combining sulforaphane and berberine is effective in combating glyphosate’s detrimental effects. How sulforaphane can restore cellular detox mechanisms and improve gut barrier function. Why high-quality supplements are more effective and worth the investment. How berberine helps manage insulin resistance, cholesterol levels, and sleep quality. The connection between berberine and neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine. Why sulforaphane is particularly beneficial for reducing menopausal symptoms. The role of sulforaphane in protecting against bone loss by balancing osteoblast activity. How sulforaphane can reverse the suppression of NRF2 levels caused by glyphosate. The significance of gap junctions in communication between cells and wound healing. Get BrocoElite or BerbElite at a special discount here https://mara-labs.com/hormone! Discount applied already when you follow the link. Or get 10% off all other prodcuts including BerbElite with coupon code HORMONE!  Interested in joining our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Join today and get the details here. Join our Women's Group Coaching Program OnTrack TODAY! Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram