#353 Obesogens and How Environmental Toxins Influence Our Genes | Dr. Vivian Chen

Dr. Vivian Chen, a passionate advocate for recognizing the impact of environmental toxins on health, has a rich background in medicine, specializing in internal medicine and family medicine.Her journey into environmental health was personal, driven by her daughter's health challenges which were linked to dietary allergies and, she suspects, environmental toxins. This personal experience shifted her focus towards environmental toxins and their broader implications onhealth. In the podcast, Dr. Chen discusses the pervasive issue of aluminum exposure through everyday items like cookware and antacids, highlighting its potential to cause oxidative stress and DNA damage at the cellular level. She notes the broader health implications, such as increased risksof chronic diseases like Alzheimer's. The conversation extends to endocrine disruptors andobesogens, chemicals that interfere with hormonal activities and metabolic processes, emphasizing their significant yet underacknowledged impact on health.Get $260 off LUMEBOX red light therapywww.thelumebox.com/neuro  Sponsors: Maui Nui Venison - Use code NEURO to get 20% off your first order of fresh venison, jerky, broth, and ‘ohana subscription while supplies last. https://mauinuivenison.com/pages/NEURO ZocDoc- Use code NEURO - https://www.zocdoc.com/neuro Connect with Vivian:InstagramLumebox:  Chapters:00:00:00 - Importance of Avoiding Endocrine Disruptors00:02:36 - Aluminum in Antacids and its Potential Health Risks00:05:21 - The Dangers of Aluminum in Antacids and Cookware00:08:06 - Effects of Aluminum in our Blood00:10:42 - The importance of hormones and the impact of environmental toxins00:13:12 - Obesogens and their Impact on Weight Gain00:15:52 - The Role of Obesogens in Weight Gain and Obesity00:18:38 - Disrupting Hormones and Health Compromises00:21:31 - The Impact of Decreasing Estrogen00:24:26 - The Impact of Plastic Exposure on Overall Health00:27:10 - The Risk of Microplastics in the Body00:29:46 - The Dangers of Plastic Contamination00:32:41 - The Leeching of Chemicals00:35:18 - The Importance of Liver and Gut in Toxin Elimination00:37:51 - Importance of Fiber for Proper Digestion00:40:37 - The Dose Makes the Poison00:43:21 - Challenges in Studying Environmental Toxins00:45:46 - The Future of Medical Tests: Measuring Detox Organs?00:48:32 - Dr. Chen’s Daughter's Medical Journey00:51:06 - The Link Between Environmental Toxins and Allergies00:53:40 - The Benefits of Red Light Therapy00:56:18 - Study on Skin Elasticity and Fine Lines00:58:59 - Portable Red Light Therapy Devices01:01:27 - Where to Find More Information The Neuro Athletics Newsletter Instagram: @louisanicola_Twitter : @louisanicola_YouTube: @Louisa NicolaThe Neuro Experience Podcast is proud to have hosted: Dr Andrew Huberman, Dr Gabrielle Lyon, Dr Layne Norton, Thomas DeLauer, Shawn Stevenson, Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, Saad Alam, Uma Naidoo, Dr. Lanna Cheuck, Angela Lee Pucci, Jillian Turecki, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum, Dr. Darren Candow, Dr. Sue Varma, Evy Poumpouras, Dr Casey Means, Renee Deehan, Dr Chris Palmer, Dr Charles Brenner, Dr Joe Zundell, Dr Ray Dorsy, Dr Dale Bredeson, Dr. Ben Bikman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices