Ep. 18: Science Snack Pt.1 - Does Transdermal Estrogen Help Women In Early Menopause Build Muscle?

In this episode, Jake and Suzanne introduce a new segment called Science Snacks where they review research articles related to fitness and nutrition. They start by discussing a study on transdermal estrogen therapy and its effects on muscle mass in early menopausal women. The study found that women who received estrogen replacement therapy showed significant improvements in muscle size compared to the placebo group. However, there was no significant difference in strength between the two groups. Suzanne highlights the importance of understanding how estrogen affects muscle and encourages women to have conversations with their healthcare providers about hormone therapy.IN THIS EPISODE:00:00-Introduction to the Science Snack segment01:20-Overview of the study on transdermal estrogen therapy03:03-Anabolic resistance and the effects of estrogen loss in menopause06:22-Details of the study design and training protocol09:08-Findings of the study: Muscle size vs. strength11:21-Discussion on study limitations and potential improvements13:13-Takeaways and implications for menopausal women15:28-Conclusion and invitation to future episodes on menopauseConnect With Us:💪 Join the FREE Fit Physician Kickstart Community📲 Follow Us On Instagram❤️ Learn More About The Fit Physician Program