Microplastics, Heavy Metals, and Autoimmunity – Everything That’s Destroying Your Hormones
Microplastics, Heavy Metals, and Autoimmunity – Everything That’s Destroying Your Hormones  
Podcast: Biohack-it
Published On: Thu Aug 21 2025
Description: 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 Symptoms02:03 Optimal Hormone Ranges05:31 The Importance of Thyroid Testing10:16 Homocysteine Levels and Testing11:40 Environmental Toxins and Hormones15:55 Mental Health Misdiagnoses and Hormone Instability18:08 Perimenopause or Hormone Changes?19:53 Hormone Replacement Therapy23:43 Where to Start With Testing28:12 Dutch Test29:40 The Importance of Vitamin D31:04 DHEA and Fertility33:28 Improving Egg Quality With Lifestyle Changes39:22 Men's Health: Testosterone and Fertility45:03 Final Thoughts–Follow Biohack-it:Instagram | ⁠⁠@imanhasan⁠⁠Instagram | ⁠⁠@biohack_it⁠⁠X | ⁠⁠@imanhasan_⁠⁠YouTube | ⁠⁠@Biohack-it⁠⁠Apple | ⁠⁠@Biohack-itOur Sponsors:Just Thrive:  Use code BIOHACK-IT to save 20% on your first 90-day bottle of Just Thrive ProbioticLeela Quantum: Use code BIOHACKIT for 10% off your first purchaseBon Charge: Use code BIOHACKIT for 15% offPrima: Use code IMAN20 for 20% off–#BiohackItPodcast #CulturalHealing #ConsciousConversations #RespectfulDialogue #PodcastForGrowth #MindfulLeadership #Health #Wellness #Biohacking #DrCarrieJones #Hormones #Microplastics #Fertility #Testosterone #MentalHealth