# Does HRT cause weight gain – or is that a myth?

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Podcast: [Age Better with Liz Earle](https://stenobird.com/podcast/age-better-with-liz-earle-1118739)
Published: 2026-05-25T01:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/the-liz-earle-wellbeing-show/episodes/does-hrt-cause-weight-gain-or-is-that-a-myth
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## Resource

Many women worry that starting HRT will make them put on weight – but is this fear actually backed by science? Liz explores the link between hormones, metabolism and midlife weight changes, and explains why fluctuating oestrogen, poor sleep and stress may be more to blame than HRT itself. Plus: supportive supplements for coeliac disease, ways to boost a low libido, skincare non-negotiables, tapping into vibrational energy and a deep dive into NAD+. &nbsp; In this episode: ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Will HRT make me put on weight? ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Which skincare ticks the non-negotiable boxes? ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How to boost a flagging libido ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What are NAD+ and berberine and should I take them? ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supportive supplements (and tests) for coeliac disease ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unlocking the wellness and longevity benefits of vibrational energy Links mentioned in the episode: ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ceramides ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Vitamin C serum ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Peptides ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Retinol ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; What are NAD+ and NMN? ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Podcast with Dr Mo Enyat on zonulin testing for autoimmune conditions ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Zinc ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; B12 ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Calcium ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Vitamin D ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Omega-3 ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Collagen ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Magnesium &nbsp; Get in touch with a question for Liz: ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; WhatsApp: 07518 471 846\ More from Liz: ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&n…

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