Consumption of Microplastics and the Effects of DEHP on Male Infertility

On today's podcast Dr. Gillett and James O'Hara NP, discuss Endocrine Disruptors. 

Intro (00:00): 

What is an Endocrine Disrupter (00:29): A discussion on the concept of endocrine disruptors, substances that can interfere with the endocrine (hormone) system.

Where Might You Be Exposed (02:07): Exploring potential sources of exposure to endocrine disruptors.

Who Invited Phthalates (04:01): Discussion about phthalates, a type of chemical often used in plastics.

We Consume a Credit Card Worth of Plastic a Week? (05:16): Exploring the potential impact of plastic consumption on a weekly basis.

DEHP? (06:45): A specific type of phthalate, DEHP, is likely discussed in this section.

 Is it Causing Death? (08:32): Exploring methods to monitor exposure to endocrine disruptors and discussing potential health impacts, particularly on testosterone.

Is Bottled Water Dangerous? (12:26): Discussion about the safety of bottled water and its potential association with endocrine disruptors.

Oils? (16:03): Examining the role of oils in relation to endocrine disruptors.

Phytoestrogens (19:50): A discussion on phytoestrogens, plant compounds with estrogen-like effects.

Boiled Soy Beans (25:31): Discussing the effects of boiled soybeans, in relation to phytoestrogens.

Is Genistein a SARM? (27:01): Exploring whether Genistein, a compound found in soy, is a Selective Androgen Receptor Modulator (SARM).

Genistein effect on Estrogen Receptors (30:18): Discussing the impact of Genistein on estrogen receptors.

Burger King's Impossible Burger (32:23): Discussing the ingredients and potential implications of Burger King's Impossible Burger.

Soy Formula (34:38): Exploring the use and impact of soy-based formulas.

Phytoandrogens (37:39): Discussing plant compounds with androgen-like effects.

Phytoprogestins (41:00): A discussion on plant compounds with progestin-like effects.

Apigen Reduces Risk of Breast Cancer (42:17): Exploring the potential benefits of Apigen in reducing the risk of breast cancer.

Androgen Endocrine Disrupters in the Water (44:15): Discussing the presence of androgen agonist endocrine disruptors, potentially referencing Tren (Trenbolone), in water.

Outro (49:41):

Studies/References 

► https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666911022000247

► https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0304389422014820

► https://breast-cancer-research.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/bcr3494

► https://orbi.uliege.be/bitstream/2268/254582/1/Exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals in the USA.pdf

► https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36209923/

► https://nyulangone.org/news/cnn-health-endocrine-disrupting-chemicals-consumer-products-linked-early-death-study-finds

► https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24016262/

► https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18558591/

► https://www.researchgate.net/publication/7331610_A_newly_constructed_and_validated_isoflavone_database_for_the_assessment_of_total_genistein_and_daidzein_intake

► https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14654166/

► https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11305594/

► https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21854827/

► https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/267-food/78317332

► https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7533519/

► https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23754792/

► https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8705436/

► https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3851288/

► https://doi.org/10.1093/beheco/ary121

► https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0166445X23001807

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