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The Effects of Microplastics on Your Health & How to Reduce Them

The Effects of Microplastics on Your Health & How to Reduce Them

Update: 2024-10-215
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In this episode, I explain what microplastics are, their prevalence in the human body and environment, and their common sources, as well as their potential negative health impacts. I provide practical strategies for limiting exposure to microplastics, nanoplastics, and endocrine disruptors such as bisphenol-A (BPA), bisphenol-S (BPS), phthalates, and PFAS ("forever chemicals"). Additionally, I discuss methods to enhance the body's detoxification and excretion of microplastics.


By the end of this episode, you will have a clear understanding of the modern science of microplastics and their impact on human biology, along with actionable steps to minimize exposure and accumulation in the brain and body.


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Timestamps

00:00:00 Microplastics

00:02:46 Sponsors: LMNT & BetterHelp

00:05:40 Microplastics & Nanoplastics; Ingestion

00:09:38  Microplastics in Human Tissues; Pregnancy, Young Kids, BPA

00:19:21 Tools: Plastic Water Bottles; Water Filters; Alternative Water Bottles

00:26:57 Tool: Sea Salt

00:29:10 Sponsor: AG1

00:30:40 Tool: Canned Soup; BPA, BPS, Phthalates

00:34:55 Tools: Plastic Containers & Microwave; Paper Cups & Hot Liquids

00:37:34 Measurement Tools & Advancements

00:41:29 Nanoparticles & Tissues; Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

00:45:27 Testosterone, Phthalates, BPA & BPS; Women; Men & Sperm Health

00:52:17 Sponsors: Function & Eight Sleep

00:55:25 Polyethylene & Plaques; PFAS “Forever Chemicals”; Microplastic Excretion

01:00:02 Liver-Controlled Detoxification; Tool: Cruciferous Vegetables, Sulforaphane

01:08:32 Tools: Fiber Intake, Non-Stick Pans, Carbonated Water; Microplastics & Cancer

01:15:05 Tool: Sweating & Toxin Removal

01:18:21 Tools: Packaged Foods; Clothing Overconsumption & Laundry

01:25:11 Tools: Microwave Popcorn, Toothpastes

01:27:47 Developing Brain & Microplastics, ADHD, Autism

01:32:19 Tool: Receipts & BPAs; Minimizing Microplastic Exposure

01:34:23 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter


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The Effects of Microplastics on Your Health & How to Reduce Them

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