153 | Bloated After 40? 5 Hidden Root Causes in Perimenopause & Menopause

If you’re bloated after 40 — even though you’re eating healthy — this episode will change how you look at your symptoms. It might not be the broccoli. It might not be gluten. And it might not even be your gut. Bloating in perimenopause and menopause is often driven by underlying metabolic and nutritional imbalances — not food sensitivities. In this episode, I break down the 5 hidden root causes of bloating in women over 40 and how they connect to hormones, thyroid function, liver health, mineral status, and digestion. If you’re dealing with: Persistent bloating after meals Waking up bloated Belly puffiness that worsens at night Perimenopause weight gain Constipation Fluid retention PMS or worsening hormonal symptoms Fatigue alongside digestive issues This episode will help you connect the dots. What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Why low stomach acid (not high acid) is a major cause of bloating after 40 ✔️ How mineral deficiencies impact digestion and stomach acid production ✔️ The connection between histamine intolerance and estrogen fluctuations ✔️ How sluggish liver and poor bile flow cause constipation and belly bloat ✔️ Why estrogen dominance contributes to fluid retention and gut slow-down ✔️ How low thyroid function slows metabolism and digestion ✔️ Why bloating after 40 is metabolic — not random Many women cut: Gluten Dairy FODMAP foods Entire food groups But if the real issue is poor absorption, mineral depletion, iron metabolism issues, or thyroid sluggishness — removing foods won’t fix it. You’ll just feel more restricted… and still bloated. The Bigger Picture Bloating is often one of the first warning signs of deeper metabolic imbalance. Before the weight gain. Before the fatigue. Before full hormone chaos sets in. When you address the root causes — nutrient status, liver function, thyroid health, stress load — digestion improves naturally. And when digestion improves? Inflammation lowers. Your belly flattens. Weight loss becomes easier. Ready to take the next step? Here’s how you can plug in: ✨ Step 1: Join my FREE community of like-minded women: nutritionherway.com/community 🌸 Step 2: Connect with me on Instagram  🔥 Step 3: Learn more about my signature program, Metabolic Mastery For Women Over 40: nutritionherway.com/mm Would love to see you there! In health, Lara Frendjian, RHN