The Funk'tional Nutrition Podcast The Liver-Hormone Link: How to Detox Without the Gimmicks (And the Products I Use to Support It) | Ep 359
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May 6, 2025 Nicole Antes, a functional dietitian and liver health expert, dives into the often overlooked connection between the liver and hormones. She reveals how everyday toxins, like fragrances and cookware materials, impact hormonal health. Listeners learn about the rise of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and practical, non-faddish detox strategies, including dietary changes and liver-supporting supplements. Nicole also emphasizes the importance of daily bowel movements for hormone elimination and offers smart swaps for a healthier, non-toxic lifestyle.
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Insight
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease affects 20-30% of the U.S. population and is rising even in healthy people.
- Insulin resistance is a major driver of fat accumulation in the liver, linking metabolic health to liver disease.
Reduce Toxicant Exposure
- Reduce exposure to toxicants like BPA, phthalates, PFAs, pesticides, and synthetic fragrances that burden the liver.
- These endocrine disruptors mimic estrogen and are common in many products, so minimizing contact supports hormone health.
Protecting Kids from Fragrance Toxins
- Erin Holt shared how she refused a popular hand sanitizer for her daughter due to fragrance-containing phthalates.
- She highlighted the importance of protecting kids from early chemical exposures linked to hormone disruption and health issues later.