[The LOdown] Are Heavy Metals to Blame for Hormone Problems? A few things we chat about in this episode ??? What are heavy metals and where are they found? The role of minerals in our health What the research says on heavy metals in fertility, reproduction and thyroid function Testing methods I recommend for determining if heavy metals are an issue How to support safe elimination of heavy metals in the body   Important show links ??? Join the Inflammation Hormony waitlist here Follow me on Instagram Rate the show! Please give us a 5 star rating in your podcast app   Timestamp: 00:00 Introduction 00:31 What are heavy metals and where are they found? 01:28 The importance of balancing minerals 03:10 The impact of heavy metals on reproductive function 06:23 Research on heavy metals and reproductive health 08:46 Infertility and heavy metal exposure 09:42 Exposure to heavy metals in food and supplements 11:41 Testing for heavy metal exposure 14:52 Heavy metals in herbs and spices 16:37 Symptoms of heavy metal toxicity 20:15 Testing for heavy metals 24:02 Treatment options for heavy metal toxicity 25:22 The importance of heavy metal testing in supplement products 30:17 Water filtration methods 32:38 The importance of chelators and fiber 35:36 The benefits of sauna and sweat for heavy metal removal 36:22 Conclusion