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

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🗓️ 19 April 2026

⏱️ 45 minutes

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“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. This podcast was created in partnership with CocoaVia. Their 500 mg Cocoa Flavanols Capsules and Powder include the most studied and clinically proven extract in the market—at levels shown to support cardiovascular health.* Use code MBG2026 for 20% at cocoavia.com. Valid on all products: Single, bulk, or subscription of CocoaVia excluding stick packs. New customers only. 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: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. *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

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0:00.0	Welcome to the My Buddy Green podcast. I'm Jason Wacob, founder and co-CEO of My Buddy Green, and your host.
0:07.3	This episode of the MBG podcast was created in partnership with Cocoa Villa.
0:11.2	Cocoa's 500 milligram cocoa flavanols, capsules, and powder deliver clinically studied levels of cocoa flavanols,
0:18.2	a plant bioactive shown to support healthy blood flow and vascular function.
0:22.5	How?
0:23.3	These flavanols help promote nitric oxide production, which supports flexible blood vessels and
0:28.4	efficient circulation throughout the body.
0:30.7	What sets cocoa via a part is highly concentrated and clinically proven cocoa flavinol extract,
0:36.6	which is standardized to provide consistent
0:38.8	research-backed potency in every serving.
0:42.0	Listeners of this podcast get a special discount, visit cocoavia.com and use code
0:46.5	MBG-20206 for 20% off for all new customers.
0:51.0	That's c-o-a-v-a-com and code MBG-20206. See show notes for details.
1:02.0	What if hormones are only half of the story when it comes to menopause and medicine is ignoring
1:07.2	the major role that gut plays in this critical period of women's lives.
1:11.6	Cynthia Thurlow is the author of the new book, The Metapause Gut, and a respected voice in the
1:16.5	women's health space. In today's show, we dig into the gut inflammation connection, why
1:20.7	declining estrogen thins the intestinal lining, what that has to do with autoimmune risk,
1:25.2	and why women are four to five times more likely to develop
1:28.2	autoimmune conditions in the metapausal transition. Cynthia also explains why women in midlife
1:33.0	are chronically under-eating protein and walks me through the five biomarkers she prioritizes herself
1:39.7	for heart and metabolic health. This is a fascinating conversation. Let's dive in.
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