Toxicologist Reveals the Top Sources of Hidden Toxins We’re Being Exposed to Daily with Yvonne Burkart, PhD, DABT

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Hidden toxins can be found in our everyday products and increase our risk of chronic diseases like cancer. Learning about the impact of these hidden chemicals and where they are commonly found can empower us to make better choices as consumers, limit our exposure, and create better health for ourselves and our families. 

Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Yvonne Burkart, a board-certified toxicologist. Dr. Burkart shares the top sources of hidden toxins in everyday products, like cosmetics, cleaning, and household products. Dr. Burkart shares the latest research around toxin exposure, the most common toxic ingredients and where they can be found, and her top tips on protecting ourselves from exposure and optimizing detoxification in our bodies. 

Dr. Yvonne Burkart is a 22-year veteran of Toxicology with expertise in reproductive toxicity, particularly endocrine disruption, infertility, and cancer. She has also served as a Senior Toxicologist in the flavor and fragrance chemical industry, where she helped to ensure the safety of flavor ingredients, and is now a whistleblower on the lack of regulations in that field.

In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Burkart dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):

-Research confirming that hidden toxins in our cosmetics can turn on cancer genes in our bodies (2:32 / 2:32)  

-The most common toxic ingredients found in cosmetics (6:48 / 6:48)

-Why companies continue to use harmful ingredients in their products (12:02 / 9:11)

-How hidden toxins can have an obesogenic effect (24:45 / 21:50)

-Top 5 things toxins that should be avoided (26:46 / 24:00)

-The power of glutathione (33:05 / 28:49)

-The importance of breathing in quality air and filtering water (52:15 / 48:20) 

-Research showing that breast cancer amongst younger people is on the rise (1:14:33 / 1:09:19)

-The turning point for Dr. Burkart and her personal journey with toxins (1:18:39 / 1:14:39)

-Dr. Burkart’s tips for minimizing her children’s toxic exposure (1:35:08 / 1:30:38)

Also mentioned in this episode:

-Research on daily use of parabens

-The Swell Score 

-The Detox Project 

-Research on increase in cancer among younger individuals

-The Clean Label Project

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