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EPISODE · Aug 4, 2026 · 36 MIN

Why Synthetic Fragrances May Be Quietly Disrupting Your Hormones | Podcast #480

from Beyond Wellness Radio · host Dr. Justin Marchegiani

🎙️ Why Synthetic Fragrances May Be Quietly Disrupting Your Hormones | podcast #480 📅 Schedule a FREE Consult: http://www.justinhealth.com/free-consultation 📘 The Thyroid Reboot Book: http://www.thyroidreboot.com Dr. Justin Marchegiani and Evan Brand break down how everyday synthetic fragrances, think air fresheners, scented candles, perfumes, colognes, and fragranced laundry products, may act as xenoestrogens and place ongoing demand on your body's detox and hormone feedback pathways. They walk through the research on volatile organic compounds, phthalates, and endocrine-immune-neural axis effects, plus practical, low-cost swaps for a lower-fragrance home, car, and laundry routine. 💡 What You'll Learn: ✅ How synthetic fragrance chemicals may interact with the endocrine-immune-neural axis ✅ Why phthalates are added to fragrances and how they may affect detox pathways like glutathione ✅ The connection some researchers draw between chronic fragrance exposure and mast cell reactivity ✅ Simple fragrance-free swaps for laundry, cars, and rental spaces ✅ Why cumulative, everyday exposure may matter more than any single product ✅ How functional lab testing can help evaluate chemical exposure load #HormoneHealth #SyntheticFragrance #FunctionalMedicine Related Health Resources 🔹http://www.justinhealth.com/gluten-video-series 🔹http://www.justinhealth.com/thyroid-hormone-balance 🔹http://www.justinhealth.com/female-hormone-balance 📢 Subscribe for weekly functional medicine content: http://www.justinhealth.com/subscribe 🔗 Dr. Justin's Links: http://www.justinhealth.com/links 📚 References: Rádis-Baptista G. Do Synthetic Fragrances in Personal Care and Household Products Impact Indoor Air Quality and Pose Health Risks? J Xenobiot. 2023;13(1):121-131. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36976159/ ⚕️ Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your licensed healthcare provider regarding any personal medical concerns. 💼 Affiliate Disclaimer: Some of the products featured in our videos may earn us affiliate commissions. Rest assured, we only endorse products that we personally use and trust. Keyword tags: synthetic fragrances, hormone health, xenoestrogens, endocrine disruptors, phthalates, VOCs, mast cell activation, MCAS, fragrance sensitivity, functional medicine, Dr Justin Marchegiani, Evan Brand, detoxification, glutathione, air fresheners, fragrance free laundry, indoor air quality, chemical sensitivity, hormone balance, gut health detox

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