#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 on health. 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 risks of chronic diseases like Alzheimer"s. The conversation extends to endocrine disruptors and obesogens, chemicals that interfere with hormonal activities and metabolic processes, emphasizing their significant yet underacknowledged impact on health. Get $260 off LUMEBOX red light therapy www.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/NEUROZocDoc- Use code NEURO - https://www.zocdoc.com/neuro Connect with Vivian: Instagram Lumebox:  Chapters: 00:00:00 - Importance of Avoiding Endocrine Disruptors 00:02:36 - Aluminum in Antacids and its Potential Health Risks 00:05:21 - The Dangers of Aluminum in Antacids and Cookware 00:08:06 - Effects of Aluminum in our Blood 00:10:42 - The importance of hormones and the impact of environmental toxins 00:13:12 - Obesogens and their Impact on Weight Gain 00:15:52 - The Role of Obesogens in Weight Gain and Obesity 00:18:38 - Disrupting Hormones and Health Compromises 00:21:31 - The Impact of Decreasing Estrogen 00:24:26 - The Impact of Plastic Exposure on Overall Health 00:27:10 - The Risk of Microplastics in the Body 00:29:46 - The Dangers of Plastic Contamination 00:32:41 - The Leeching of Chemicals 00:35:18 - The Importance of Liver and Gut in Toxin Elimination 00:37:51 - Importance of Fiber for Proper Digestion 00:40:37 - The Dose Makes the Poison 00:43:21 - Challenges in Studying Environmental Toxins 00:45:46 - The Future of Medical Tests: Measuring Detox Organs? 00:48:32 - Dr. Chen’s Daughter"s Medical Journey 00:51:06 - The Link Between Environmental Toxins and Allergies 00:53:40 - The Benefits of Red Light Therapy 00:56:18 - Study on Skin Elasticity and Fine Lines 00:58:59 - Portable Red Light Therapy Devices 01:01:27 - Where to Find More Information The Neuro Athletics Newsletter Instagram: @louisanicola_ Twitter : @louisanicola_ YouTube: @Louisa Nicola The 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