S8 E9: What every woman needs to know about her gut
In this episode Dr Hazel is joined by Professor Barbara Ryan - co-author of What Every Woman Needs to Know About Her Gut. Professor Barbara Ryan is a consultant gastroenterologist at Tallaght University Hospital and Hermitage Clinic in Dublin, and a professor of gastroenterology at Trinity College, Dublin in Ireland. she is also one half of TheGutExperts alongside dietitian Elaine McGowan RD. This episode covers:*How the female gut differs to a male gut*IBS and other gut related conditions that are more common in women *The role of the mind in gut functioning *The role of sex hormones in the function of the gut*How pregnancy alters the gut *Changes to gut function during the menopause*The role for probiotics for vaginal healthIf you loved this episode make sure to give it a review, rating (hopefully 5 stars) and share it with your friends and family. Thank you to our season sponsor WHOOP. Right now, you can get your first month free when you checkout through join.whoop.com/thefoodmedic@thefoodmedic / www.thefoodmedic.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.