383: Endocrine Disruptors, PFAS & Hidden Weight Gain | Leonardo Trasande | Leonardo Trasande
Be Well by Kelly LevequeShow Notes
Microplastics are now being found in the brain, blood, placenta, and beyond, and scientists are still uncovering what that means for your health.
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Leo to break down the latest research on microplastics, PFAS, and endocrine-disrupting chemicals, how they impact metabolism, hormones, and long-term disease risk, and what actually works when it comes to reducing exposure.
They cut through the fear and focus on practical, accessible steps you can take right now, from your kitchen to your daily habits, without overwhelm.
If you’ve ever wondered how plastics affect your body, your weight, or your kids’ health, this is the conversation you need to hear.
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Topics Discussed:
→ Are microplastics harmful to humans
→ How do plastics affect hormones
→ Can microplastics cause weight gain
→ How to reduce plastic exposure daily
→ What are PFAS health effects
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Timestamps:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:01:52 - Micro + Nano Plastic Updates
→ 00:05:15 - Environmental Toxins
→ 00:07:40 - Blood Testing + Action Items
→ 00:10:31 - Lowering Microplastic Exposure
→ 00:17:34 - Chemical Impacts
→ 00:23:06 - Forever Chemicals
→ 00:29:37 - PFAS + Greenwashing
→ 00:32:53 - Policy Change
→ 00:37:59 - Phallates Cause Death?
→ 00:41:38 - Global Impact
→ 00:44:19 - Educating The Public
→ 00:45:44 - Low Income Families
→ 00:49:41 - The Chemical Industry
→ 00:53:04 - Plastic Alternatives
→ 00:56:25 - Stay Up To Date
→ 01:01:53 - Microplastics In Clothing
→ 01:04:12 - Detox Nonnegotiables
Further Listening:
→ How to Protect Your Endocrine System from Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals - with Dr. Leonardo Trasande, author of “Sicker, Fatter, Poorer”
Resources:
→ Food Packaging Forum
→ Plastic Pollution Coalition
→ Endocrine Society
→ Environmental Working Group (Skin Deep database)
→ Think Dirty app
→ Clearya (browser extension for product safety)
Check Out Dr Leonardo:
→ https://www.leotrasande.com/
→ Sicker Fatter Poorer (Book)
Check Out Kelly:
→ Youtube
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