Some of the Biggest Health Decisions Were Based on Incomplete Data – The Shifting Story of Hormones and Dietary Fat with Dr. Aaron Hartman | Hormones | E138

🔥 Ever feel like health recommendations keep changing… and you're left trying to make sense of what to trust? Read UnCurable to explore a deeper perspective on how medical blind spots can shape care and outcomes.What if some of the biggest health decisions made over the last few decades… were based on incomplete or misunderstood data?In this minisode of Made for Health, Dr. Aaron Hartman continues the discussion on medical blind spots, focusing on two major areas where conventional guidance has recently shifted: hormone replacement therapy and dietary fat.He walks through how earlier research led to widespread fear and reduced use of hormone therapy for women, despite more recent data suggesting broader benefits in areas like heart health and cognitive function. The episode also revisits the long-standing narrative around dietary fat, highlighting how recommendations have evolved after decades of low-fat guidance.This conversation encourages listeners to reflect on how medical recommendations are shaped, and how staying informed and curious can help navigate an ever-evolving healthcare landscape.Key Topics CoveredHow medical blind spots can shape long-term health recommendationsWhat changed in the understanding of hormone replacement therapyHow earlier studies influenced widespread fear around hormone useWhy newer data suggests a different perspective on hormone therapyThe potential connection between hormone balance and heart healthHow long low-fat dietary guidance influenced public health trendsWhy fats are being reconsidered in modern nutritionThe role of metabolism, blood sugar, and satiety in dietary patternsHow medical recommendations can be influenced by systemic factorsWhy awareness and education can support better health decisionsFollow Dr. Aaron Hartman and Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine🌐 Website: https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/📺 YouTube: @AaronHartmanMD