- Health advice
- 4 min read
- Mar 02, 2026
During menopause, many women notice weight shifting around the midsection, digestion becoming slower, or bloating appearing more easily. These changes are often linked to how hormones, digestion and the gut microbiome interact during menopause.
We spoke with our naturopaths about what they see in practice and how they support women through this stage.
The Gut–Hormone Connection
Christine Watson, Naturopath, says:
“The gut helps metabolise hormones, so supporting digestive health can influence how the body responds during menopause. Probiotics, prebiotics and herbal digestive support often form part of a holistic plan.”
As hormone levels shift, the gut plays a larger role in how oestrogen is processed and cleared. When digestion and the microbiome are supported, the body is better equipped to regulate inflammation, nutrient absorption and metabolic balance.
Christine recommends:
- Nourishes beneficial intestinal flora
- Promotes healthy digestive system flora
- Natural blueberry flavour
- Supports joint health
- Promotes bone strength
- Enhances skin elasticity
- Stimulates collagen production
How Digestion Influences Weight Balance
Digestive efficiency matters more during menopause. When digestion is sluggish or the microbiome is imbalanced, nutrient absorption can be less efficient.
Supporting digestion helps:
- Improve nutrient uptake from food
- Reduce bloating and discomfort
- Support steadier appetite signals
- Encourage more efficient energy use
Rather than focusing on calorie reduction, our practitioners often focus on improving how the body processes what it receives.
- Supports digestive function and mucus membrane health
- Supports gastrointestinal health and aids repair of gut wall lining
- Provides nutritional support for liver and gallbladder function
- Promote bile flow and the digestion and assimilation of fats and fat-soluble vitamins
- Support female balance and promotes a sense of natural clarity
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Metabolism, Microbiome and Menopause
Kayla Urquhart, Naturopath, sees gut health as central to healthy weight balance during menopause.
“During menopause, hormonal changes influence metabolism and gut function. Supporting digestion, liver pathways and the microbiome helps improve nutrient absorption and supports healthy weight balance.”
As hormones fluctuate, the liver and gut take on a greater role in hormone metabolism. Supporting these systems helps the body adapt more smoothly.
Kayla recommends:
- Helps to enhance the immune system function
- Promotes healthy digestion
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- Solution to regular laxation that helps gastrointestinal function
- Unflavoured, unsweetened powder
- Contains 12 different sources of soluble and insoluble fibre
Nutrition for Gut Health
Food choices remain central to gut and weight support during menopause. Aim to prioritise:
- Fibre-rich vegetables and wholefoods to nourish beneficial bacteria
- Adequate protein to support metabolism and muscle maintenance
- Healthy fats to support satiety and hormone production
- Fermented foods to support microbial diversity
Why Collagen and Fibre Often Appear in Menopause Plans
Collagen and fibre are frequently included together in practitioner recommendations.
- Fibre supports gut bacteria, bowel regularity and appetite regulation
- Collagen supports connective tissue, gut lining integrity and overall protein intake
Together, they support digestion, satiety and tissue health, which all influence how the body responds to hormonal change.
With the right gut support for you, many women find their body responds more predictably, digestion feels calmer, and weight balance becomes easier to manage over time. Our naturopaths are here to help you personalise support based on your digestion, symptoms and health goals. Find us in-store or book a consult online.
References
- Baker, J. M., et al. (2017). Estrogen-gut microbiome axis: Physiological and clinical implications. Maturitas.
- Erdélyi, A., et al. (2023). The Importance of Nutrition in Menopause and Perimenopause. Nutrients.
- Cryan, J. F., et al. (2019). The Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis. Physiological Reviews.
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