Microplastics, Heavy Metals, and Autoimmunity – Everything That’s Destroying Your Hormones

In this episode of Biohack-it, Dr. Carrie Jones, a women’s health and hormone expert, joins Iman to discuss the increasingly common issue of hormonal imbalances in women of every age. Dr. Jones emphasizes the impact of lifestyle, diet, and environmental factors on hormone regulation, explaining how subtle symptoms like fatigue, mood changes, and skin issues can signal hormonal disturbances. The conversation covers the need for precise hormone testing, the importance of full thyroid panels, and the role of functional medicine in addressing these issues. Dr. Jones and Iman also discuss the effects of environmental toxins like microplastics, the significance of vitamin D, and the impact of testosterone on women's health. 00:00 Recognizing Hormonal Imbalance and Symptoms 02:03 Optimal Hormone Ranges 05:31 The Importance of Thyroid Testing 10:16 Homocysteine Levels and Testing 11:40 Environmental Toxins and Hormones 15:55 Mental Health Misdiagnoses and Hormone Instability 18:08 Perimenopause or Hormone Changes?