454: How Clean Is Your Water? The Truth About Fluoride, PFAS, and Everyday Toxins | Aly Cohen, MD

This interview podcast features rheumatologist Dr. Aly Cohen discussing her book, "Detoxify," focusing on the impact of environmental toxins on the immune system. The host and Dr. Cohen explore hidden dangers in drinking water (PFAS, lead, fluoride), the cumulative effect of low-level toxin exposure, and the gut microbiome's role in detoxification. Dr. Cohen advocates for simple, cost-effective solutions like reverse osmosis water filtration and consuming nutrient-rich foods to mitigate these exposures. Specific actionable advice includes using apps like the Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep database to assess product toxicity and incorporating a multivitamin with iodine into one's daily routine. Listeners gain practical strategies to improve their health by reducing exposure to everyday toxins.