Angela and special guest Lara Briden examine the importance of key metabolic nutrients that are often missing from modern diets, particularly for women in perimenopause. They discuss the top five nutrients—magnesium, taurine, choline, inositol, and glycine—that can help calm the nervous system, improve energy, and enhance metabolic health, and highlight how these supplements can support insulin sensitivity and overall well-being, especially during hormonal changes KEY TAKEAWAYS: Role of Magnesium and Taurine: Both magnesium and taurine are effective for their ability to support healthy mitochondria, calm the nervous system, and improve insulin sensitivity Importance of Choline: Choline is identified as a crucial nutrient, particularly for women experiencing menopause, as oestrogen loss can impair the body's ability to produce choline Inositol for Insulin Sensitivity: Inositol is noted for its effectiveness in improving insulin sensitivity, especially for those with conditions like PCOS and during perimenopause Holistic Approach to Perimenopause: Women in perimenopause do not have to accept symptoms like fatigue and weight gain as normal. A combination of dietary changes, nutrient supplementation, and lifestyle adjustments can help mitigate these issues TIMESTAMPS AND KEY TOPICS: [00:00:49] Magnesium and taurine benefits. [00:03:25] Glycine for sleep and detox. [00:07:10] Insulin resistance in perimenopause. VALUABLE RESOURCES Join The High Performance Health Community Click here for discounts on all the products I personally use and recommend Join my Masterclass, The Longevity Stack: Personalising Your Supplements for a Younger You at angelafoster.me/stack A BIG thank you to our sponsors who make the show possible: Get 10% off at DefenderShield with code ANGELA ABOUT THE HOST Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine. Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and their family without burning out. CONTACT DETAILS Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Disclaimer: The High Performance Health Podcast is for general information purposes only and do not constitute the practice of professional or coaching advice and no client relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast, or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical or other professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should seek the assistance of their medical doctor or other health care professional for before taking any steps to implement any of the items discussed in this podcast. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
