399 | Optimizing Nutrition for Women's Health and Hormones with Lauren Papanos

In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, Doc Jen and Doctor Dom chat with Lauren Papanos, a registered dietitian nutritionist, about nutrition and hormone health. Lauren shares her journey into the field, driven by personal experiences with hormone issues. They discuss the impact of chronic inflammation on conditions like PCOS and Hashimoto's disease, and the importance of comprehensive testing. Lauren offers practical advice on managing blood sugar levels, especially during pregnancy, and emphasizes the benefits of whole foods. The episode concludes with tips for affordable healthy eating and information on Lauren's resources for further learning.Needed Discount:Although the journey of pregnancy is so personal and individual, Jen's number one question goes back to what she did to help her conceive and maintain the pregnancy. While there were a myriad of factors that contributed, she reliably counted on Needed supplements that supported her journey! Men need support as well via sperm support and men's multivitamins. While women are supported by egg quality supplementation, CoQ10, prenatal Omega 3, iron, and choline in tablet or powder form. Used by over 4000 health professionals, Needed is available to support pregnancy, fertility, and postpartum, as well as women's and men's health in general. Check out needed if you know there's a gap in your nutrition via code ⁠⁠OPTIMAL⁠⁠ for 20% off. LMNT Electrolytes: Free Gift with Purchase!Fuel every system within the body and the brain with LMNT! Keep yourself hydrated on a cellular level by replenishing the sodium, potassium, and magnesium that our body needs for basic cellular processes like nerve signaling, smooth muscle contractions, unnecessary fatigue, aches and pain, brain fog, and recovery! Get a free gift with every purchase and try some new flavors as you stay hydrated! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Your Free Gift!Free Week of the Jen Health Membership:Looking for a movement community that gives you the plan specific to your body? Need accountability and a plan that is specific to your restrictions?! Come grab a free week of our Jen Health Membership! You'll have access to 12 plans that were all curated by Doc Jen, Dr of Physical Therapy. We make sure you get set up with the plan that will be best for your goals and the rest is laid out for you to follow! Come check it out today! You can even get a discount on your first month using code OPTIMAL at checkout!Lauren's Resources and Links:Functional Fueling WebsiteLauren's InstagramLauren's YoutubeFunctional Fueling FacebookThe Strength in Hormones PodcastInflammation Harmony ProgramGrab a bonus $50 discount on Inflammation Harmony with code OPTIMALBODY at checkout!We think you’ll love:Strong Healthy Joints DiscountJen’s InstagramDom’s InstagramYouTube ChannelGet the full show notes and resources at https://jen.health/podcast/399What You Will Lean from Lauren: 3:20 Lauren's Passion for NutritionLauren discusses her early interest in nutrition and hormone health stemming from personal experiences.6:29 Lauren's Hormonal IssuesLauren shares her diagnoses of PCOS, hypothalamic amenorrhea, and hypothyroidism.9:36 Root Causes of Chronic InflammationLauren explains environmental factors and dietary deficiencies contributing to chronic inflammation.11:47 High-Performing Individuals and Health IssuesThe hosts discuss the confusion faced by high-performing individuals experiencing health issues despite healthy habits.14:22 Testing and Nutrition Guidelines for PCOSLauren emphasizes the need for appropriate testing and nutrition guidelines for individuals with PCOS symptoms.15:39 The Importance of Root Cause TestingDiscusses the need for comprehensive testing beyond conventional healthcare to identify root causes of health issues.18:36 Understanding Hormonal TestingEmphasizes the significance of a complete hormone panel for accurate assessment of hormonal health.21:41 Hormonal Changes During Pregnancy....