This week we are connecting the basics of fertility and toxins that we have covered in previous episodes! While stressing out about all the different sources of toxins in our world won’t do much for you, knowing what some common toxins are and where they can be found can be a great first step to making educated decisions in all areas of your lifestyle. 

The episode will cover:

-Why fertility matters (reiteration from the nutrition-fertility episode)

-Deep dive into some specific toxins

-Common sources of toxins

-How toxin load may negatively impact fertility

-Steps to take to reduce toxin load

Sources for more info:

https://www.epa.gov/pfas/our-current-understanding-human-health-and-environmental-risks-pfas EPA info on PFAS

https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news/2024/03/pfas-and-developmental-and-reproductive-toxicity-ewg-fact-sheet EWG info on PFAS and reproductive health

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7089848/#:~:text=During%20early%20pregnancy%2C%20maternal%20serum,FT4 Thyroid and pregnancy

https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/sya-bpa NIH introduction info on BPAs

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6481157/ Sources of BPAs and impacts on fertility 

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Phthalic-acid#section=Use-and-Manufacturing if you are interested in the chemical structure of phthalic acid or https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Phthalate for phthalates

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8157593/ Impacts of phthalates on humans-wide range of effects including endocrine disruption and child development

https://lizwinterswellness.com/2020/06/is-fragrance-impacting-your-fertility/ Fertility impact from fragrance

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9971928/ impact of heavy metals on fertility

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5371634/ impacts of aluminum specifically on fertility 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6396757/ How toxins in general impact fertility (chemicals, heavy metals, air pollutants)