# How to Protect Your Menopausal Gut with Dr. Kiran Sachdev

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Podcast: [Well Beyond 40](https://stenobird.com/podcast/well-beyond-40-740535)
Published: 2026-07-15T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Could your bloating, burping, or reflux actually be a sign of low stomach acid? In this empowering episode, I sit down with Dr. Kiran Sachdev, a prominent integrative gastroenterologist and microbiome longevity specialist, to uncover how your digestive system serves as ground zero for overall wellness and powerful aging. We dive deep into the specific biological shifts that occur during menopause, including the common loss of stomach acid and the development of a leaky gut barrier, while outlining tactical solutions to slow down and reverse this decline. From customizing your individual protein-to-fiber ratio to exploiting the cutting-edge science of postbiotics and exercise diversity, this conversation provides the ultimate roadmap to help you refuel your body, renew your passions, and look and feel your absolute best. What you’ll learn: (07:24) How menopause can make the gut more vulnerable, reduce keystone bacteria, and contribute to leaky gut, inflammation, brain fog, bone loss, and muscle decline. (09:39) Why next-generation probiotics like Akkermansia, Veillonella, and Clostridium butyricum may play a role in metabolism, gut-barrier strength, exercise performance, and immune regulation. (12:04) Why low hydrochloric acid becomes more common after 50 and how poor protein digestion can show up as bloating, burping, reflux, and foul-smelling gas. (15:03) How the baking soda test may offer clues about low stomach acid and why Dr. Sachdev recommends pairing protein with fiber or polyphenols. (18:28) Why fiber is essential for gut health, why some people react poorly to it at first, and how polyphenols and fermented foods can act as a bridge. (29:26) What the Stanford fermented-foods study found about microbiome diversity and inflammatory markers compared with a high-fi…

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