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In this episode, I explain what microplastics are, their prevalence in the human body and environment, and their common sources, as well as their potential negative health impacts. I provide practical strategies for limiting exposure to microplastics, nanoplastics, and endocrine disruptors such as bisphenol-A (BPA), bisphenol-S (BPS), phthalates, and PFAS ("forever chemicals"). Additionally, I discuss methods to enhance the body's detoxification and excretion of microplastics.\n\nBy the end of this episode, you will have a clear understanding of the modern science of microplastics and their impact on human biology, along with actionable steps to minimize exposure and accumulation in the brain and body.\n\nAccess the full show notes for this episode at hubermanlab.com.\n\nUse Ask Huberman Lab, our chat-based tool, for summaries, clips, and insights from this episode: https://go.hubermanlab.com/zqHpOM6\n\nThank you to our sponsors\nAG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman\nLMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman\nBetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/huberman\nFunction: https://functionhealth.com/huberman\nEight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman\xa0\n\nTimestamps\n00:00:00 Microplastics\n00:02:46 Sponsors: LMNT & BetterHelp\n00:05:40 Microplastics & Nanoplastics; Ingestion\n00:09:38\xa0Microplastics in Human Tissues; Pregnancy, Young Kids, BPA\n00:19:21 Tools: Plastic Water Bottles; Water Filters; Alternative Water Bottles\n00:26:57 Tool: Sea Salt\n00:29:10 Sponsor: AG1\n00:30:40 Tool: Canned Soup; BPA, BPS, Phthalates\n00:34:55 Tools: Plastic Containers & Microwave; Paper Cups & Hot Liquids\n00:37:34 Measurement Tools & Advancements\n00:41:29 Nanoparticles & Tissues; Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)\n00:45:27 Testosterone, Phthalates, BPA & BPS; Women; Men & Sperm Health\n00:52:17 Sponsors: Function & Eight Sleep\n00:55:25 Polyethylene & Plaques; PFAS \u201cForever Chemicals\u201d; Microplastic Excretion\n01:00:02 Liver-Controlled Detoxification; Tool: Cruciferous Vegetables, Sulforaphane\n01:08:32 Tools: Fiber Intake, Non-Stick Pans, Carbonated Water; Microplastics & Cancer\n01:15:05 Tool: Sweating & Toxin Removal\n01:18:21 Tools: Packaged Foods; Clothing Overconsumption & Laundry\n01:25:11 Tools: Microwave Popcorn, Toothpastes\n01:27:47 Developing Brain & Microplastics, ADHD, Autism\n01:32:19 Tool: Receipts & BPAs; Minimizing Microplastic Exposure\n01:34:23 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter\n\nDisclaimer & Disclosures