646: The gut is the missing link to women’s longevity | Cynthia Thurlow, NP

“Every single lifestyle choice we make can either drive inflammation up or drive it down.” Cynthia Thurlow, NP, is a perimenopause and menopause expert, nutrition educator, and nurse practitioner with nearly 20 years of experience in the ER and clinical cardiology. Now, she works to help women live vibrant and healthy lives. Her new book, the Menopause Gut, comes out on April 28.  00:00 - Why women chronically undereat protein  03:19 - Fiber: the missing link in gut health 09:00 - Healthy fats & targeted nutrients 13:08 - The importance of healthy blood flow 17:52 - 5 metabolic markers you need to track 21:47 - The Boston Heart test 26:19 - The genetic aspect of cholesterol 28:50 - Advancements in cardio testing 33:25 - AI in medicine 35:17 - Hormones, inflammation, & your diet 39:42 - Discussing her new book You can find Thurlow at her website: https://www.cynthiathurlow.com/  And get her new book, The Menopause Gut, here: https://a.co/d/01BKJHc8  We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices