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Gut Microbiome and Estrogen

Meaning

This term describes the complex, bidirectional interplay between the collective community of microorganisms residing in the gastrointestinal tract and the body’s metabolism and regulation of estrogen hormones. The gut microbiota, specifically a subset of bacteria known as the ‘estrobolome,’ produces enzymes that modulate the enterohepatic circulation of estrogens. This interaction profoundly influences circulating hormone levels, affecting health outcomes across the lifespan.