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13 Jul 2026 · 26 min
Le BIOHACKING au Féminin avec Alie Bragz

13 Jul 2026 · 26 min

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In this French‑language solo podcast, naturopath Alicia Marcelle Martine Bragalli (Ali Braggs) addresses five pervasive health myths that affect women’s hormonal balance, weight management and longevity. She opens by framing biohacking as a tool for women to live healthier, longer lives, then systematically debunks each myth with biochemical explanations and practical nutrition advice. 1. Cholesterol myth – Cholesterol is not the enemy; it is the precursor for all steroid hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, vitamin D). The real problem is oxidized LDL, driven by excess sugar, refined oils and chronic inflammation. She recommends quality dietary fats (eggs, butter, avocados, nuts, fish, grass‑fed meat) and monitoring lipid markers such as triglyceride/HDL ratio, ApoB and CRP. 2. Calorie‑restriction myth – Chronic low‑calorie diets blunt thyroid hormone conversion (T4 → T3), increase reverse T3, raise cortisol, degrade muscle, and trigger a yo‑yo weight‑gain cycle. She explains the metabolic phases (initial water loss, adaptive slowdown, muscle catabolism, hormonal dysregulation) and argues for feeding the body with adequate calories, quality protein and fats rather than counting calories. 3. Salt myth – Not all salt is harmful. Refined sodium chloride can raise blood pressure in susceptible individuals, but mineral‑rich sea or Celtic salt supports adrenal function, fluid balance, and sodium‑potassium homeostasis via aldosterone. She stresses listening to cravings and avoiding hidden sodium in ultra‑processed foods. 4. Severe PMS myth – Intense pre‑menstrual symptoms are not “normal”; they often signal estrogen dominance or progesterone deficiency caused by chronic stress, poor liver estrogen metabolism, gut dysbiosis, xenohormones, or contraceptive use. She advocates comprehensive hormone testing (DUTCH test, 2‑OH/4‑OH/16‑OH metabolites) and addressing co‑factors (B6, magnesium, zinc). 5. Cardio‑only myth – Excessive steady‑state cardio elevates cortisol, erodes muscle, and can worsen insulin resistance, whereas resistance training preserves muscle mass, supports bone health and improves body composition. She recommends a balanced program with strength work for women, especially those with high stress hormones. Throughout, Bragalli interweaves personal anecdotes, client observations, and calls for evidence‑based biohacking, urging listeners to replace outdated 1970s advice with modern hormonal and metabolic science.

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