Episode 56: [The LOdown] Are Heavy Metals to Blame for Hormone Problems?

Are Heavy Metals to Blame for Hormone Problems?

A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇

• What are heavy metals and where are they found?
• The role of minerals in our health
• What the research says on heavy metals in fertility, reproduction and thyroid function
• Testing methods I recommend for determining if heavy metals are an issue
• How to support safe elimination of heavy metals in the body

 

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Timestamp:

00:00 Introduction

00:31 What are heavy metals and where are they found?

01:28 The importance of balancing minerals

03:10 The impact of heavy metals on reproductive function

06:23 Research on heavy metals and reproductive health

08:46 Infertility and heavy metal exposure

09:42 Exposure to heavy metals in food and supplements

11:41 Testing for heavy metal exposure

14:52 Heavy metals in herbs and spices

16:37 Symptoms of heavy metal toxicity

20:15 Testing for heavy metals

24:02 Treatment options for heavy metal toxicity

25:22 The importance of heavy metal testing in supplement products

30:17 Water filtration methods

32:38 The importance of chelators and fiber

35:36 The benefits of sauna and sweat for heavy metal removal

36:22 Conclusion