Microplastics, Heavy Metals, and Autoimmunity – Everything That’s Destroying Your Hormones

In this episode of Biohack-it, Dr. Carrie Jones, a women’s health and hormone expert, joins Iman to discuss the increasingly common issue of hormonal imbalances in women of every age. Dr. Jones emphasizes the impact of lifestyle, diet, and environmental factors on hormone regulation, explaining how subtle symptoms like fatigue, mood changes, and skin issues can signal hormonal disturbances. The conversation covers the need for precise hormone testing, the importance of full thyroid panels, and the role of functional medicine in addressing these issues. Dr. Jones and Iman also discuss the effects of environmental toxins like microplastics, the significance of vitamin D, and the impact of testosterone on women's health. 00:00 Recognizing Hormonal Imbalance and Symptoms 02:03 Optimal Hormone Ranges 05:31 The Importance of Thyroid Testing 10:16 Homocysteine Levels and Testing 11:40 Environmental Toxins and Hormones 15:55 Mental Health Misdiagnoses and Hormone Instability 18:08 Perimenopause or Hormone Changes? 19:53 Hormone Replacement Therapy 23:43 Where to Start With Testing 28:12 Dutch Test 29:40 The Importance of Vitamin D 31:04 DHEA and Fertility 33:28 Improving Egg Quality With Lifestyle Changes 39:22 Men's Health: Testosterone and Fertility 45:03 Final Thoughts – Follow Biohack-it: Instagram | ⁠⁠@imanhasan⁠⁠ Instagram | ⁠⁠@biohack_it⁠⁠ X | ⁠⁠@imanhasan_⁠⁠ YouTube | ⁠⁠@Biohack-it⁠⁠ Apple | ⁠⁠@Biohack-it Our Sponsors: Just Thrive:  Use code BIOHACK-IT to save 20% on your first 90-day bottle of Just Thrive Probiotic Leela Quantum: Use code BIOHACKIT for 10% off your first purchase Bon Charge: Use code BIOHACKIT for 15% off Prima: Use code IMAN20 for 20% off – #BiohackItPodcast #CulturalHealing #ConsciousConversations #RespectfulDialogue #PodcastForGrowth #MindfulLeadership #Health #Wellness #Biohacking #DrCarrieJones #Hormones #Microplastics #Fertility #Testosterone #MentalHealth