Toxicology in Small Doses: Health Impacts of Environmental Toxins

About the episode:

In this episode, leading integrative medicine expert Dr. Bob Rountree dives into the science behind endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and their impact on individual and public health. He explains how these ubiquitous substances alter the balance of hormones in the body, potentially causing severe health conditions such as reproductive anomalies and metabolic disorders. Dr. Rountree discusses the interplay between genetics, lifestyle, and environmental factors in determining individual vulnerability to EDCs. He cuts through some of the myths around environmental toxins and highlights strategies and foods that people can take to reduce their exposure to harmful chemicals.

About the series:

Atria’s Vanguard Symposia is a lecture series where some of the world’s most compelling researchers translate leading-edge science into medicine. In each episode, top experts share breakthrough science about preventive health care, dive deep into headline-grabbing topics, and take you beyond the buzzwords to explain the latest in longevity science. Our show will arm you with practical information and the tools of discernment to cut through the hype and understand what matters most.

Atria Health and Research Institute aims to accelerate a global shift from reactive sick care to proactive, preventive health care. We work at the forefront of science and technology and we believe a collaborative approach to modern medicine can extend healthy life for all.