As a Woman Fueling Longevity: Nutrition for Hormones, Energy, and Aging | Brooke Stubbs, MD
Aug 26, 2025
Dr. Brooke Stubbs, a double board-certified physician and founder of Rooted Femme, delves into the intricate link between nutrition and hormonal health. She reveals how our dietary choices can influence energy, fertility, and overall well-being. Topics include the gut-hormone connection and the vital role of fiber in wellness. Brooke shares practical tips for building a diverse, plant-forward diet and discusses the impact of inflammation on metabolism. Listeners will also learn how to make sustainable dietary changes for long-term health.
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IVF Experience Shaped Her Practice
- Brooke Stubbs shares she underwent IVF and believes better nutrition might have prevented interventions.
- She credits food and lifestyle changes for later conceiving without the same level of intervention.
Butyrate Links Gut To Reproductive Axis
- Butyrate from gut bacteria helps leptin signaling in the brain and supports reproductive hormone cascades.
- Proper microbial metabolites can restore appetite regulation and enable ovulation signaling.
Limit Poultry; Increase Plant Protein
- Reduce animal protein and emphasize plants to improve fertility outcomes.
- Brooke Stubbs cites studies linking daily chicken to higher infertility and plant swaps to better fertility.
