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130: What Do Microplastics Do to Your Health?
Season 1, Ep. 30
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Did you know microplastics could be silently damaging your hormones, fertility, and heart health? In this explosive episode, Dr. Leonardo Trasande—NYU professor, bestselling author, and global leader in environmental pediatrics—joins Buck and Nikki to reveal how these invisible plastic particles are infiltrating our bodies through food, water, and even air. Learn how microplastics disrupt your endocrine system, spike inflammation, and accelerate aging—and what you can actually do to reduce your exposure. Don’t miss this eye-opening conversation on the hidden health threat of our time.
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