Five Things You Can Do Today to Reduce Exposures
Hyman's explicit summary of the top five practical swaps to lower toxic load.
Assembled by Cited from Mark Hyman's recorded recommendations across multiple sources. It is not an ordered program and was not created or endorsed by them — it's our grouping of what they've said on the record.
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Never heat food in plastic—no Tupperware, no saran wrap, no microwaving in plastic.
“Never ever heat food in plastic, never
TD▶ 9:30Certaintyexplicitstrong warningDon't eat/heat food in plastic -
In a protocol
Filter drinking water with a reverse osmosis system at home to remove metals, pesticides, and chemicals.
“I have a reverse osmosis filter at home
TD▶ 18:50DosageReplace minerals via multivitamin/electrolytes since RO removes themCaveatsNeed to replace minerals with multivitamin or electrolytesCertaintyexplicitpersonal useFilter drinking water (reverse osmosis) -
In a protocol
Use the EWG Skin Deep app to scan personal care products for toxic ingredients.
“EWG has a great app called Skin Deep
TD▶ 11:30CaveatsSpeaker discloses he is on the EWG boardCertaintyexplicitstrong endorsementUse EWG Skin Deep to choose safer skincare -
In a protocol
Eat organic when possible, especially items on EWG's Dirty Dozen list like strawberries and celery.
“do your best to eat organic when you can
TD▶ 13:50DosagePrioritize Dirty Dozen items; Clean 15 less criticalCertaintyexplicitrecommendationEat organic, prioritizing the Dirty Dozen -
In a protocol
Use a HEPA or Ultra-HEPA air purifier with activated carbon in rooms where you spend the most time.
“HEPA or Ultra-HEPA air purifier with activated carbon
TD▶ 21:40Certaintyexplicitstrong endorsementImprove indoor air quality with HEPA air purifier