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Ep. 132 | Plastics Are Crashing Your Hormones: Microplastics Nanoplastics, Fertility & TestosteroneTHE ENERGY FITNESS GAMES (Fitness Competition) https://energyfitnessstudio.studio.xplor.coCLICK “BOOK A CLASS” go to July 26, 2025 - REGISTER NOW!In this eye-opening episode, Trenton Sweet dives deep into the invisible world of microplastics and nanoplastics—and how they’re disrupting human biology at a cellular level. From fertility challenges to testosterone decline, you’ll learn how these plastic particles and their endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are silently impacting hormones, reproductive health, and long-term vitality. Trenton unpacks:How nanoplastics cross into your bloodstream and organsThe everyday ways you’re ingesting microplastics through water, food, and airHow EDCs like phthalates and BPA mimic estrogen and suppress testosteroneThe shocking link between plastics and global fertility declineSimple, actionable strategies to reduce exposure and protect your healthWhether you’re trying to optimize your hormones, start a family, or simply stay ahead of environmental threats, this episode will equip you with the knowledge to take control of your biology in a plastic-saturated world.Mentioned in this episode:Upcoming book on microplastics by Trenton SweetResearch highlights from peer-reviewed studies and global health organizationsSubscribe, share, and leave a review if this episode helps you reclaim your energy and resilience!Sources Leslie, H.A. et al. (2022). Discovery and quantification of plastic particle pollution in human blood. Environment International.Ragusa, A. et al. (2021). Plasticenta: First evidence of microplastics in human placenta. Environment International.Mason, S.A., Welch, V., & Neratko, J. (2018). Synthetic polymer contamination in bottled water. Frontiers in Chemistry.Wright, S.L. & Kelly, F.J. (2017). Plastic and human health: A micro issue? Environmental Science & Technology.Gore, A.C. et al. (2015). EDC-2: The Endocrine Society’s Second Scientific Statement on Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals. Endocrine Reviews.Meeker, J.D., Sathyanarayana, S., & Swan, S.H. (2009). Phthalates and other additives in plastics: Human exposure and associated health outcomes. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences.Levine, H. et al. (2017). Temporal trends in sperm count: A systematic review and meta-regression analysis. Human Reproduction Update.Swan, S.H. et al. (2005–2021). Multiple studies on phthalates, anogenital distance, and male reproductive health.WHO & UNEP (2013). State of the Science of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals – 2012. World Health Organization / United Nations Environment Programme.Rudel, R.A. et al. (2011). Phthalate exposure and health effects in infants and children. Environmental Health Perspectives.Nam, S.H., Seo, Y.M., & Kim, M.G. (2010). Bisphenol A migration from polycarbonate baby bottle with repeated use. Food Additives & Contaminants.
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