My amazing friend, nutritionist who specializes in women’s hormones and cycles, affirms my decision to quit coffee and all forms of stimulants long ago. Quitting forever transformed my health! . . . @jenn_mfnutrition Do you like coffee? ☕️ Don’t hate me when I say this, but If you suffer from period problems it might be time to cut back or eliminate it all together… According to the book In the FLO- Your genes can actually impact your ability to metabolize caffeine safely. Emerging research on genetics has zeroed in on a gene called CYP1A2, which controls an enzyme that breaks down caffeine in the liver. Based on your gene variation your body will either produce a lot of this enzyme, making you a “fast metabolizer” or only a little, making you a “slow metabolizer.” What this means for your cycle- The CYP1A gene is also involved in estrogen metabolizing. If you’re a slow caffeine metabolizer you’re likely a slow estrogen metabolizer. When you drink a lot of caffeine or energy drinks your liver has to work overtime to eliminate the caffeine and may not have the extra micronutrients available to flush extra estrogen too. This could lead to higher levels of estrogen left in the body. ** The book doesn’t mention men but I do see how this could potentially affect men in a similar fashion.** In my Cycle Connection Course I go over this as well as other valuable information to optimize and support the female cycle in performance, fat loss, general health, and hormone support. If you’re interested in information on this course or future LIVE presentations message me for details. #cycleconnection #cyclesynccoaches #womenofcyclesync #athletecyclesync #periodsyncing #cyclesyncingwithfood #foodforyourperiod #cyclesync #periodpain #periodproblems #hormonehealth #trainingforyourcycle #nutritionforyourcycle #seedcycling #losingweight2021 #bodyrebuildblueprint #losingweightnaturally #healthandfitness #healthyeating #healthybodyimage #losingweightnaturally #losingweightmotivation #losingweightthehealthyway #nutritionplan #nutritioncoachingonline #nutritioncoach #performancenutrition #strengthandconditioningcoach #gettingridofcramps #gettingridofbloating (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVHJyZaFQ6B/?utm_medium=tumblr