Episode 497

Toxicologist Reveals The Top 7 Sources of Hidden Toxins In Your Home And How to Protect You Brain And Body With Yvonne Burkart, PhD

With Dr. Yvonne Burkart
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Unseen toxins lurk in everyday household products, increasing our risk of cancer and chronic diseases. They contaminate our air and water, and they’re everywhere. Learning where they hide empowers us to choose safer options, safeguarding our health and loved ones.

Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down for round two with Dr. Yvonne Burkart, a board-certified toxicologist. Dr. Burkart shares the top sources of hidden toxins in everyday home products, such as candles, air fresheners, laundry detergents, and toilet paper. She also discusses the latest research on toxin exposure from household items, common toxic ingredients, and expert tips for minimizing exposure and enhancing detoxification.

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I hope you enjoyed this conversation as much as I did.
Wishing you health and happiness.
Dhru Purohit

In this Episode, you will learn

  1. The number one source of toxins in the home
    (00:00:48)
  2. Exposure to toxic chemicals over a lifetime
    (3:30)
  3. Endocrine disruption and the impact on our body
    (11:35)
  4. A low tox life and alternative options
    (14:00)
  5. Nine ways to detox your lungs
    (24:00)
  6. Supporting your detox pathways
    (38:00)
  7. Dr. Burkart’s journey
    (40:30)
  8. Glutathione depletion, supplementation, and natural sources
    (42:00)
  9. Toxic toilet paper and alternatives
    (45:00)
  10. Menstrual products and the hidden source of toxins
    (51:00)
  11. The worst types of cookware
    (1:00:30)
  12. Microplastic exposure in tea, water, and processed foods
    (1:11:30)
  13. Detoxification with saunas
    (1:26:30)
  14. Hacking your rice to remove arsenic and eating cleaner oats
    (1:33:20)
  15. Dry cleaning, the dangers of greenwashing, and laundry detergents
    (1:43:00)
  16. Final thoughts
    (1:53:30)

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Dhru Purohit

Dhru is the host of the Dhru Purohit Show, a top 30 health podcast with over 30 million downloads. His interviews focus on the inner workings of the brain and the body and feature the brightest minds in wellness, medicine, and mindset.

Dhru Purohit is also a serial entrepreneur and investor in the health and wellness industry.

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Dr. Yvonne Burkart

Dr. Yvonne Burkart is a 22-year veteran of Toxicology with expertise in reproductive toxicity, particularly endocrine disruption, infertility, and cancer. She has also served as a Senior Toxicologist in the flavor and fragrance chemical industry, where she helped to ensure the safety of flavor ingredients. After going through her own health crisis from exposure to harmful chemicals and witnessing firsthand the power of a low-tox lifestyle, Dr. Yvonne began a mission to help consumers slash their toxic exposure with confidence and ease.

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