Dietary (poly)phenols, the gut-brain axis, and menopause: A perspective on an overlooked biological crossroad

Key Points

• The aim is to understand the interactions between dietary polyphenols, gut microbiota, and the gut-brain axis during menopause.
• Review of existing literature on polyphenols, gut microbiota, and menopause.
• Analysis of the impact of hormonal changes on gut health and inflammation.
• Examination of microbial metabolites and their effects on the immune system.
• Dietary polyphenols help modulate gut microbiota composition during menopause.
• Hormonal changes lead to chronic inflammation and metabolic shifts.
• Gut-derived metabolites influence immune function and endocrine health in postmenopausal individuals.