How to Safeguard Your Hormone Health & Fertility | Dr. Shanna Swan
Huberman Lab
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Shanna Swan, Ph.D., professor of environmental medicine and reproductive health at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr. Swan is the world’s leading expert on the harmful impact of chemicals in our food, water, cosmetics, and various household and consumer products on our hormones, and the consequences for fertility and overall reproductive health. She explains how exposure to phthalates and other endocrine disruptors adversely impacts fetal development, puberty, and the adult brain and body. We discuss the global decline in human fertility due to disruptive environmental toxins, such as pesticides, and certain foods and beverages we consume.
We discuss practical strategies to minimize exposure to harmful chemicals, such as phthalates, bisphenol A (BPA), BPS, and PFAS. This includes reducing disposable plastic use, making healthier food preparation, consumption, and storage choices, and selecting personal and household products that don’t contain harmful toxins. This episode allows you to assess your risk of exposure to endocrine disruptors accurately and empowers you to take control of your hormone health and fertility.
Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com.
Thank you to our sponsors
LMNT: drinklmnt.com/huberman
ROKA: roka.com/huberman
BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/huberman
Function: functionhealth.com/huberman
00:00:00 Dr. Shanna Swan
00:02:58 Sponsors: LMNT, ROKA & BetterHelp
00:06:49 Environmental Chemicals, Fertility, Hormones, Phthalates
00:13:30 Phthalate Syndrome, Animal Data, Male Offspring
00:19:11 Phthalate Syndrome in Humans, Pregnancy & Babies
00:27:30 Hyenas; Phthalate Syndrome in Males
00:32:49 Sponsor: AG1
00:34:22 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Mothers & Female Offspring
00:39:03 Anogenital Distance & Sperm Count
00:45:03 Sperm Count & Fertility
00:49:24 Sponsor: Function
00:51:11 Sperm Count Decline
00:58:19 Sperm Quality & Pesticides
01:04:12 Atrazine, Amphibians, Sexual Dimorphism, Behavior
01:09:00 Preschoolers, Phthalate Exposure, Sexually Dimorphic Behaviors
01:14:08 Tools: Lowering Exposure to Endocrine Disruptors, Fertility
01:24:52 Tools: BPA, BPS, BPF & Can Linings; Drinkware; Plastics & Microwave
01:30:07 Tools: Buying Organic; Skin Products, Fragrance; Sunscreens, Consumer Guides
01:32:58 Funding
01:34:31 Tools: Distilling Water, Shoes, Clothing, Food Sourcing; Building Materials
01:40:12 Europe vs. US Chemical Safety, REACH Program
01:46:20 Tool: Pregnancy & Fetal Health
01:49:23 Plastics & Environmental Concern; Fertility
01:55:26 Sperm Quality, Fertility, Cell Phone, Temperature
01:58:04 Other Animals & Fertility Decline, Ecosystems
02:01:58 Advancing Technologies, Fertility, Offspring & Adverse Effects
02:06:02 Tool: Consumer Guides, Personal & Household Products
02:09:39 Tool: Receipts; Thyroid System; Non-Stick Pans
02:15:18 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter
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Raw Description
<p>In this episode, my guest is <a href="https://www.shannaswan.com/">Dr. Shanna Swan, Ph.D.</a>, professor of environmental medicine and reproductive health at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr. Swan is the world’s leading expert on the harmful impact of chemicals in our food, water, cosmetics, and various household and consumer products on our hormones, and the consequences for fertility and overall reproductive health. She explains how exposure to phthalates and other endocrine disruptors adversely impacts fetal development, puberty, and the adult brain and body. We discuss the global decline in human fertility due to disruptive environmental toxins, such as pesticides, and certain foods and beverages we consume.</p><p><br></p><p>We discuss practical strategies to minimize exposure to harmful chemicals, such as phthalates, bisphenol A (BPA), BPS, and PFAS. This includes reducing disposable plastic use, making healthier food preparation, consumption, and storage choices, and selecting personal and household products that don’t contain harmful toxins. This episode allows you to assess your risk of exposure to endocrine disruptors accurately and empowers you to take control of your hormone health and fertility.</p><p><br></p><p>Read the episode show notes at <a href="https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/dr-shanna-swan-how-to-safeguard-your-hormone-health-fertility">hubermanlab.com</a>.</p><p><br></p><h2>Thank you to our sponsors</h2><p>AG1: <a href="https://drinkag1.com/huberman">https://drinkag1.com/huberman</a> </p><p>LMNT: <a href="https://drinklmnt.com/huberman">https://drinklmnt.com/huberman</a> </p><p>ROKA: <a href="https://roka.com/huberman">https://roka.com/huberman</a> </p><p>BetterHelp: <a href="https://betterhelp.com/huberman">https://betterhelp.com/huberman</a> </p><p>Function: <a href="https://functionhealth.com/huberman">https://functionhealth.com/huberman</a> </p><p><br></p><h2>Timestamps</h2><p>00:00:00 Dr. Shanna Swan</p><p>00:02:58 Sponsors: LMNT, ROKA & BetterHelp</p><p>00:06:49 Environmental Chemicals, Fertility, Hormones, Phthalates</p><p>00:13:30 Phthalate Syndrome, Animal Data, Male Offspring</p><p>00:19:11 Phthalate Syndrome in Humans, Pregnancy & Babies</p><p>00:27:30 Hyenas; Phthalate Syndrome in Males</p><p>00:32:49 Sponsor: AG1</p><p>00:34:22 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Mothers & Female Offspring</p><p>00:39:03 Anogenital Distance & Sperm Count</p><p>00:45:03 Sperm Count & Fertility</p><p>00:49:24 Sponsor: Function</p><p>00:51:11 Sperm Count Decline</p><p>00:58:19 Sperm Quality & Pesticides</p><p>01:04:12 Atrazine, Amphibians, Sexual Dimorphism, Behavior</p><p>01:09:00 Preschoolers, Phthalate Exposure, Sexually Dimorphic Behaviors</p><p>01:14:08 Tools: Lowering Exposure to Endocrine Disruptors, Fertility</p><p>01:24:52 Tools: BPA, BPS, BPF & Can Linings; Drinkware; Plastics & Microwave</p><p>01:30:07 Tools: Buying Organic; Skin Products, Fragrance; Sunscreens, Consumer Guides</p><p>01:32:58 Funding</p><p>01:34:31 Tools: Distilling Water, Shoes, Clothing, Food Sourcing; Building Materials</p><p>01:40:12 Europe vs. US Chemical Safety, REACH Program</p><p>01:46:20 Tool: Pregnancy & Fetal Health</p><p>01:49:23 Plastics & Environmental Concern; Fertility </p><p>01:55:26 Sperm Quality, Fertility, Cell Phone, Temperature</p><p>01:58:04 Other Animals & Fertility Decline, Ecosystems</p><p>02:01:58 Advancing Technologies, Fertility, Offspring & Adverse Effects</p><p>02:06:02 Tool: Consumer Guides, Personal & Household Products</p><p>02:09:39 Tool: Receipts; Thyroid System; Non-Stick Pans</p><p>02:15:18 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter </p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer">Disclaimer & Disclosures</a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
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Show Notes
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Shanna Swan, Ph.D., professor of environmental medicine and reproductive health at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr. Swan is the world’s leading expert on the harmful impact of chemicals in our food, water, cosmetics, and various household and consumer products on our hormones, and the consequences for fertility and overall reproductive health. She explains how exposure to phthalates and other endocrine disruptors adversely impacts fetal development, puberty, and the adult brain and body. We discuss the global decline in human fertility due to disruptive environmental toxins, such as pesticides, and certain foods and beverages we consume.
We discuss practical strategies to minimize exposure to harmful chemicals, such as phthalates, bisphenol A (BPA), BPS, and PFAS. This includes reducing disposable plastic use, making healthier food preparation, consumption, and storage choices, and selecting personal and household products that don’t contain harmful toxins. This episode allows you to assess your risk of exposure to endocrine disruptors accurately and empowers you to take control of your hormone health and fertility.
Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com.
Thank you to our sponsors
LMNT: drinklmnt.com/huberman
ROKA: roka.com/huberman
BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/huberman
Function: functionhealth.com/huberman
00:00:00 Dr. Shanna Swan
00:02:58 Sponsors: LMNT, ROKA & BetterHelp
00:06:49 Environmental Chemicals, Fertility, Hormones, Phthalates
00:13:30 Phthalate Syndrome, Animal Data, Male Offspring
00:19:11 Phthalate Syndrome in Humans, Pregnancy & Babies
00:27:30 Hyenas; Phthalate Syndrome in Males
00:32:49 Sponsor: AG1
00:34:22 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Mothers & Female Offspring
00:39:03 Anogenital Distance & Sperm Count
00:45:03 Sperm Count & Fertility
00:49:24 Sponsor: Function
00:51:11 Sperm Count Decline
00:58:19 Sperm Quality & Pesticides
01:04:12 Atrazine, Amphibians, Sexual Dimorphism, Behavior
01:09:00 Preschoolers, Phthalate Exposure, Sexually Dimorphic Behaviors
01:14:08 Tools: Lowering Exposure to Endocrine Disruptors, Fertility
01:24:52 Tools: BPA, BPS, BPF & Can Linings; Drinkware; Plastics & Microwave
01:30:07 Tools: Buying Organic; Skin Products, Fragrance; Sunscreens, Consumer Guides
01:32:58 Funding
01:34:31 Tools: Distilling Water, Shoes, Clothing, Food Sourcing; Building Materials
01:40:12 Europe vs. US Chemical Safety, REACH Program
01:46:20 Tool: Pregnancy & Fetal Health
01:49:23 Plastics & Environmental Concern; Fertility
01:55:26 Sperm Quality, Fertility, Cell Phone, Temperature
01:58:04 Other Animals & Fertility Decline, Ecosystems
02:01:58 Advancing Technologies, Fertility, Offspring & Adverse Effects
02:06:02 Tool: Consumer Guides, Personal & Household Products
02:09:39 Tool: Receipts; Thyroid System; Non-Stick Pans
02:15:18 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Raw Description
<p>In this episode, my guest is <a href="https://www.shannaswan.com/">Dr. Shanna Swan, Ph.D.</a>, professor of environmental medicine and reproductive health at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr. Swan is the world’s leading expert on the harmful impact of chemicals in our food, water, cosmetics, and various household and consumer products on our hormones, and the consequences for fertility and overall reproductive health. She explains how exposure to phthalates and other endocrine disruptors adversely impacts fetal development, puberty, and the adult brain and body. We discuss the global decline in human fertility due to disruptive environmental toxins, such as pesticides, and certain foods and beverages we consume.</p><p><br></p><p>We discuss practical strategies to minimize exposure to harmful chemicals, such as phthalates, bisphenol A (BPA), BPS, and PFAS. This includes reducing disposable plastic use, making healthier food preparation, consumption, and storage choices, and selecting personal and household products that don’t contain harmful toxins. This episode allows you to assess your risk of exposure to endocrine disruptors accurately and empowers you to take control of your hormone health and fertility.</p><p><br></p><p>Read the episode show notes at <a href="https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/dr-shanna-swan-how-to-safeguard-your-hormone-health-fertility">hubermanlab.com</a>.</p><p><br></p><h2>Thank you to our sponsors</h2><p>AG1: <a href="https://drinkag1.com/huberman">https://drinkag1.com/huberman</a> </p><p>LMNT: <a href="https://drinklmnt.com/huberman">https://drinklmnt.com/huberman</a> </p><p>ROKA: <a href="https://roka.com/huberman">https://roka.com/huberman</a> </p><p>BetterHelp: <a href="https://betterhelp.com/huberman">https://betterhelp.com/huberman</a> </p><p>Function: <a href="https://functionhealth.com/huberman">https://functionhealth.com/huberman</a> </p><p><br></p><h2>Timestamps</h2><p>00:00:00 Dr. Shanna Swan</p><p>00:02:58 Sponsors: LMNT, ROKA & BetterHelp</p><p>00:06:49 Environmental Chemicals, Fertility, Hormones, Phthalates</p><p>00:13:30 Phthalate Syndrome, Animal Data, Male Offspring</p><p>00:19:11 Phthalate Syndrome in Humans, Pregnancy & Babies</p><p>00:27:30 Hyenas; Phthalate Syndrome in Males</p><p>00:32:49 Sponsor: AG1</p><p>00:34:22 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Mothers & Female Offspring</p><p>00:39:03 Anogenital Distance & Sperm Count</p><p>00:45:03 Sperm Count & Fertility</p><p>00:49:24 Sponsor: Function</p><p>00:51:11 Sperm Count Decline</p><p>00:58:19 Sperm Quality & Pesticides</p><p>01:04:12 Atrazine, Amphibians, Sexual Dimorphism, Behavior</p><p>01:09:00 Preschoolers, Phthalate Exposure, Sexually Dimorphic Behaviors</p><p>01:14:08 Tools: Lowering Exposure to Endocrine Disruptors, Fertility</p><p>01:24:52 Tools: BPA, BPS, BPF & Can Linings; Drinkware; Plastics & Microwave</p><p>01:30:07 Tools: Buying Organic; Skin Products, Fragrance; Sunscreens, Consumer Guides</p><p>01:32:58 Funding</p><p>01:34:31 Tools: Distilling Water, Shoes, Clothing, Food Sourcing; Building Materials</p><p>01:40:12 Europe vs. US Chemical Safety, REACH Program</p><p>01:46:20 Tool: Pregnancy & Fetal Health</p><p>01:49:23 Plastics & Environmental Concern; Fertility </p><p>01:55:26 Sperm Quality, Fertility, Cell Phone, Temperature</p><p>01:58:04 Other Animals & Fertility Decline, Ecosystems</p><p>02:01:58 Advancing Technologies, Fertility, Offspring & Adverse Effects</p><p>02:06:02 Tool: Consumer Guides, Personal & Household Products</p><p>02:09:39 Tool: Receipts; Thyroid System; Non-Stick Pans</p><p>02:15:18 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter </p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer">Disclaimer & Disclosures</a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>