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Women's Health

Your Gut Bacteria Are Slowing Your Metabolism — Here's the Proof

Dysbiotic gut bacteria reduce short-chain fatty acid production, impair T4-to-T3 thyroid conversion, and suppress metabolic rate by 10-15%. Your slow metabolism may originate in your gut.

A growing body of research suggests that simple daily rituals may support metabolic health during hormonal transitions.