When I began my transition in 2019, I was frustrated with the limited research and information on proper nutrition and psychological wellness. My own medical practitioners, while completely knowledgeable and supportive, could not begin to address nutrition.<\/p>\n
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When I started to do my own research, I could count on one hand the number of scientific studies or related scientific literature that dealt with nutrition for the trans community.<\/p>\n
And good nutrition is critical<\/em> for the trans community.<\/p>\n Whitney Linsenmeyer Ph.D., R.D., spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and Assistant Professor of Nutrition at Saint Louis University says this: “Those receiving masculinising or feminizing hormone therapy (HT) may experience change in body weight, body composition, bone health, and cholesterol levels, among others. Nutrition can play a role in all of these factors.”<\/p>\n The transitioning process can require an all-encompassing physical and mental change.<\/p>\n