In this episode, I explain what microplastics are, their prevalence in the human body and environment, and their common sources, as well as their potential negative health impacts. I provide practical strategies for limiting exposure to microplastics, nanoplastics, and endocrine disruptors such as bisphenol-A (BPA), bisphenol-S (BPS), phthalates, and PFAS ("forever chemicals"). Additionally, I discuss methods to enhance the body's detoxification and excretion of microplastics.By the end of this episode, you will have a clear understanding of the modern science of microplastics and their impact on human biology, along with actionable steps to minimize exposure and accumulation in the brain and body.Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com.Use Ask Huberman Lab, our chat-based tool, for summaries, clips, and insights from this episode: https://go.hubermanlab.com/zqHpOM6Thank you to our sponsorsAG1: https://drinkag1.com/hubermanLMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/hubermanBetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/hubermanFunction: https://functionhealth.com/hubermanEight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Timestamps00:00:00 Microplastics00:02:46 Sponsors: LMNT & BetterHelp00:05:40 Microplastics & Nanoplastics; Ingestion00:09:38 Microplastics in Human Tissues; Pregnancy, Young Kids, BPA00:19:21 Tools: Plastic Water Bottles; Water Filters; Alternative Water Bottles00:26:57 Tool: Sea Salt00:29:10 Sponsor: AG100:30:40 Tool: Canned Soup; BPA, BPS, Phthalates00:34:55 Tools: Plastic Containers & Microwave; Paper Cups & Hot Liquids00:37:34 Measurement Tools & Advancements00:41:29 Nanoparticles & Tissues; Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)00:45:27 Testosterone, Phthalates, BPA & BPS; Women; Men & Sperm Health00:52:17 Sponsors: Function & Eight Sleep00:55:25 Polyethylene & Plaques; PFAS “Forever Chemicals”; Microplastic Excretion01:00:02 Liver-Controlled Detoxification; Tool: Cruciferous Vegetables, Sulforaphane01:08:32 Tools: Fiber Intake, Non-Stick Pans, Carbonated Water; Microplastics & Cancer01:15:05 Tool: Sweating & Toxin Removal01:18:21 Tools: Packaged Foods; Clothing Overconsumption & Laundry01:25:11 Tools: Microwave Popcorn, Toothpastes01:27:47 Developing Brain & Microplastics, ADHD, Autism01:32:19 Tool: Receipts & BPAs; Minimizing Microplastic Exposure01:34:23 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network NewsletterDisclaimer & DisclosuresLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
