# #352 - Cynthia Thurlow: The Menopause Gut, The Gut Microbiome Effects, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Ovaries As The Pacemaker Of Aging, Trauma, ACEs & Stress, Intermittent Fasting Problems, SCFAs, Nitric Oxide & Urolithin A, The Effects Of Estrogen, Combatting Inflammaging, Supporting The Immune System, And More!

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Podcast: [The Melanie Avalon Biohacking Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-melanie-avalon-biohacking-podcast-743773)
Published: 2026-05-01T05:00:58+00:00
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