Fat Science

Mailbag: Navigating Menopause and Metabolic Health

September 7, 2026·47 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Is menopause impacting your weight and health in unexpected ways? In this episode, the hosts tackle an assortment of listener questions about weight loss, metabolic health, and menopause. They delve into the intricacies of medication tolerance, the ethics of unregulated weight loss drugs, and the physiological changes that can affect women during menopause. KEY TAKEAWAYSUnderstanding metabolic and hormonal impacts during menopause is crucial.Unregulated weight loss drugs pose significant risks and ethical concerns.Medication tolerance and side effects can vary greatly among individuals. NOTABLE QUOTE"It's not your fault." — Dr. Emily Cooper Links & ResourcesPodcast Home: fatsciencepodcast.comCooper Center for Metabolism: coopermetabolic.comResources from Dr. Cooper: coopermetabolic.com/resourcesJoin Our Community: patreon.com/cw/FatSciencePodcastSubmit Your Question: questions@fatsciencepodcast.com or dr.c@fatsciencepodcast.comFat Science is supported by the Diabesity Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to increasing access to effective, science-based metabolic care.This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for personalized recommendations.

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