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How Bad Are Microplastics For Our Health? + Easy Ways To Protect Yourself TODAY


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In this informative episode of the Liz Moody podcast, Dr. Tracey Woodruff, a renowned researcher and professor at UCSF, joins to discuss the issues of microplastics. Dr. Woodruff explains what microplastics are and how they infiltrate our daily lives through food, water, air, and consumer products. The conversation delves into the potential health impacts of microplastics, including reproductive issues, respiratory problems, cancer risks, and metabolic disorders. Dr. Woodruff discusses recent studies on microplastics in the human body and the regulatory challenges surrounding plastic use. She ends by sharing hopeful and practical steps we can all take to reduce exposure to microplastics as well as provides insight into legal and environmental actions needed to mitigate this growing concern.

  • 00:17 Introducing Dr. Tracey Woodruff
  • 00:53 Understanding Microplastics
  • 05:22 Health Impacts of Microplastics
  • 13:10 Microplastics in Our Environment
  • 22:35 Microplastics in Food and Clothing
  • 25:02 Choosing Safer Food Options
  • 25:42 Understanding Plastic Contamination
  • 26:33 Microplastics in Water
  • 29:12 Heating Plastics: The Hidden Dangers
  • 31:19 Everyday Items and Microplastic Concerns
  • 35:30 Reducing Microplastic Exposure
  • 38:34 Government Actions and Media Coverage
  • 42:36 Final Thoughts and Recommendations


  • Visit Tracey’s Toxic Matters | Program on Reproductive Health website with tips on what you can do to prevent exposure for yourself, your family, and your community. You can also check out This Microplastics Study Tracey worked on.

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    Formerly the Healthier Together Podcast. 

    This podcast and website represents the opinions of Liz Moody and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for information purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.

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