Episode 533

Toxicologist Reveals the Top Sources of Hidden Toxins We’re Being Exposed to Daily (Rebroadcast)

With Dr. Yvonne Burkart
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Hidden toxins lurk in everyday products, increasing our risk of chronic diseases like cancer. These toxins can be found not only in products absorbed through our skin but also in the air we breathe and the water we drink. By learning about the impact of these hidden chemicals and where they are commonly found, we can make better consumer choices, limit our exposure, and improve our health and that of our families.

Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, we are rerunning one of our favorite episodes with board-certified toxicologist Dr. Yvonne Burkart. Dr. Burkart reveals the top sources of hidden toxins in everyday products, including cosmetics, cleaning supplies, and household items. She discusses the latest research on toxin exposure, identifies common toxic ingredients and their sources, and shares her top tips for protecting ourselves from these toxins and optimizing detoxification in our bodies.

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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. Research confirming that hidden toxins in our cosmetics can turn on cancer genes in our bodies
    (2:01)
  2. The most common ingredients found in cosmetics that should be removed and everyday products that contain them
    (6:30)
  3. Why companies continue to use harmful ingredients in their products
    (12:11)
  4. Why consumers generally believe the industry’s blanket statements that chemicals are safe for the body
    (17:29)
  5. Why fragrances added to cosmetics or household products can be toxic and their impact on our body
    (19:09)
  6. How hidden toxins can have an obesogenic effect
    (24:49)
  7. Top 5 toxins that should be avoided
    (26:55)
  8. The power of glutathione, how to support its natural production, and supplementing with glutathione
    (33:46)
  9. The importance of breathing quality air and filtering water
    (53:17)
  10. Supporting the detoxification of microplastics and testing exposure
    (1:04:26)
  11. What conscientious consumers can ask companies to provide them
    (1:08:04)
  12. Products that Dr. Burkart has found to be surprisingly toxic
    (1:10:02)
  13. Dr. Burkart’s tips for minimizing her children’s toxic exposure
    (1:35:46)

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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, and is now a whistleblower on the lack of regulations in that field.

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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