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Liver and Thyroid Health for Detox Support (feat. Sara Banta)

Liver and Thyroid Health for Detox Support (feat. Sara Banta)

Update: 2025-10-08
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Feeling drained or stuck with stubborn weight that just won’t budge? Or maybe you’re endlessly exhausted, breaking out in rashes, or other seemingly unexplainable symptoms? A sluggish liver or thyroid can leave you feeling tired, bloated, or in a fog. Don’t worry, this episode is all about how your liver and thyroid team up to help your body ditch toxins, and what you can do to support them, boosting overall wellness. 

This week, Jenn Trepeck is joined by Sara Banta, renowned Certified Dietary Supplement Professional and a member of the National Association of Nutritional Professionals. Sara Banta shares her personal journey and practical tips on detox support, thyroid and liver health, estrogen balance, and using nutrition and lifestyle to support your health whether your goal is more energy, weight loss, and simple detoxification. Get ready for actionable advice, real talk, and holistic strategies to help you feel lighter, brighter, and more energized. 

What You Will Learn in This Episode:

✅ How liver health impacts detoxification and weight loss 

✅ The role of thyroid function in energy, metabolism, and overall wellness  

✅ Practical strategies to reduce toxins and support estrogen balance 

✅ Supplements that help optimize liver and thyroid function 

The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast, hosted by Jenn Trepeck, explores real-life wellness and weight loss, debunking myths, misinformation, and flawed science surrounding our understanding of nutrition and the food industry. Let’s dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.

TIMESTAMPS:  

00:00   Detox support links toxins to stalled weight loss and why liver health is vital for detoxification

05:32 Sara Banta’s journey with thyroid function and toxins, and her son's leukemia scare, tied to poor detox support

12:20 Sara’s son struggles with his heart stopping, and the value of natural supplements

19:22 Signs of sluggish thyroid function can include unexplained weight gain, loss of hair, eyebrows, thinning, dry skin, bloating and more

23:49 The liver controls the detoxification, hormones, thyroid, estrogen, and cortisol, removing environmental chemicals and more

27:50 Fatty liver epidemic linked to toxins, not just alcohol

31:16 Detox support starts with lifestyle, not just supplements

36:23 Iodine deficiency can block thyroid function and detox support

38:22 Supplements for liver health without toxins or fillers

42:09 Discussion of iodine supplements and how to choose quality supplements for adequate detox support 

44:16 Hope for holistic health through detox support strategies

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

💎 Detox support clears toxins to boost liver health and by extension weight loss.

💎 Thyroid function relies on liver health to convert T4 to T3, combating fatty liver. 

💎 Supplements and an organic diet can reduce estrogen dominance for better detoxification. 

💎 Iodine deficiency can hinder thyroid function, but quality supplements enhance detox support. 

 ABOUT THE GUEST: 

Sara Banta is a renowned Certified Dietary Supplement Professional and a member of the National Association of Nutritional Professionals, celebrated for her dedication to empowering individuals to achieve optimal health through the transformative power of cutting-edge natural supplements, DNA-based nutrition, and lifestyle changes. As the founder of the award-winning and cutting-edge brand Accelerated Health Products, named the Most Innovative Supplement Company for FOUR years in a row, Sara has established herself as a trailblazer in the health and wellness industry, pioneering innovative solutions to support holistic well-being. With a passion for educating and inspiring others, Sara hosts the Top 10 health podcast, the Accelerated Health with Sara Banta, where she shares her wealth of knowledge and expertise with a global audience. Through her engaging and insightful discussions and expert guests, she offers invaluable insights into the latest trends, research, and breakthroughs in health and nutrition. As an advocate for holistic health, Sara believes in the profound impact that carefully formulated supplements, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications can have on overall well-being. With a steadfast commitment to empowering individuals to take control of their health destinies, she continues to inspire positive change and transformation in countless lives. Through her visionary leadership, Sara Banta is shaping the future of wellness, driving a movement towards a healthier, happier, and more vibrant world for all.

RESOURCES: 

Become a Happy Healthy Hub Member

Jenn’s Free Menu Plan

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Nutrisense - Website

Toxins in Our Environment (feat. Adriana Shuman)

Nutrition Nugget: Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

GUEST RESOURCES: 

Sara Banta Health - Website

Accelerated Health Products - Instagram

Accelerated Health Products - Facebook

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Accelerated Health Sara Banta - YouTube

Sara Banta - LinkedIn

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QUOTES: 

00:00 "Your body holds on to fat because the fat cells are what store the toxins, and until it says, ‘Oh, I'm safe. I can release those toxins’, you're not going to lose weight." Sara Banta

03:13 "I’ve got news, friends. If we are not detoxing well. Our body will not release fat. Jenn Trepeck

18:14 “So we have this process where the fat is actually backing you up. You think you're eating a low-carb diet, but you're gaining weight and you don't understand why your body is storing that fat because it doesn't know what to do.” Sara Banta

18:25 “Focusing on detoxification is so important to our overall health, regardless of what the goals are.” Jenn Trepeck

31:03 “I always say we can't supplement our way out of poor lifestyle choices." Jenn Trepeck

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Liver and Thyroid Health for Detox Support (feat. Sara Banta)

Liver and Thyroid Health for Detox Support (feat. Sara Banta)