From Acne to Anti-Aging: How Birth Control, Hormones & Gut Health Are Linked

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In this episode, Dr. Nigma Talib joins host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton to discuss the connection between gut health and skin aging, including how gut dysbiosis, stress, and hormone metabolism can be reflected on the skin. 

This episode also explores: 

• How poor digestion can accelerate visible skin aging due to nutrient absorption and mitochondrial support 
• The role of stress in leaky gut and gut disruption 
• Birth control, particularly synthetic progestins, and how it impacts skin health 
• Skin as a dashboard for potential internal imbalances and the importance of testing to determine the root cause 
• In-office tools and therapies to motivate patients to sustain lifestyle changes 

Show Notes 

Learn more about Dr. Nigma Talib and follow her on Instagram @drnigmatalib! 

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