Why “Eat More Carbs” Hits Differently After 45

In midlife, the metabolic rules change. As estrogen declines, muscle cells become less responsive to glucose — and the carbohydrates that once fueled our workouts can start to feel like they’re working against us.

This isn’t a metabolic failure; it’s a shift in context. In this article, we unpack why advice built for young men doesn’t work in menopause, and how strength training and fiber-buffered carbs help guide energy where your body can actually use it.