EP 61: Estrogen Dominance

Published: June 2, 2021, 7 a.m.

Estrogen dominance is incredibly harmful, yet it is largely invisible from mainstream health conversations and diagnoses. In today’s episode, Dr. Malhotra discusses this condition and how you can tackle it. We first hear about the value of estrogen and the critical function it plays in our bodies. After that, Dr. Malhotra outlines the five main overlooked causes of estrogen dominance, including alcohol, excess body fat, and caffeine overconsumption. We also hear about some ways to overcome their adverse effects. As the show wraps up, Dr. Malhotra explains the value of consulting with a functional medicine practitioner to tackle this invisible but destructive condition.  


Key Points From This Episode:

  • What estrogen is, why it is important, and what happens as women age. 
  • Reasons for an increase in estrogen even though you might be aging. 
  • Even though estrogen dominance is a destructive health condition, it is rarely acknowledged in mainstream medicine. 
  • The five overlooked causes of estrogen dominance. 
  • How Dr. Malhotra’s unique COPE methodology helps overcome estrogen dominance. 
  • Why you should see a functional medicine practitioner if you think you have estrogen dominance.

 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Minni Malhotra on LinkedIn

Dr. Minni Malhotra Email

Anchor Wellness Center