About this Video

• Video Title: 4 Ways to Detox Your Body From Toxic Microplastics (backed by science)
• Channel: FoundMyFitness Clips
• Speakers: One speaker is present, name not available in transcript.
• Duration: 00:10:44

Introduction

This video discusses four ways to help your body eliminate microplastics and other toxins. The speaker focuses on dietary fiber for microplastic excretion, beta-glucans in oats for eliminating "forever chemicals," sauna use for toxin excretion through sweat, and sulforaphane-rich foods (like broccoli sprouts) to activate the body's NRF2 detoxification system.

Key Takeaways

• Dietary Fiber: Consuming plenty of fruits and vegetables high in fiber promotes the excretion of microplastics through feces. Fermentable fiber creates a gel-like substance in the gut that encapsulates microplastics, preventing absorption.
• Beta-Glucans (Oats): Animal studies show beta-glucans, found in oats and mushrooms, aid in the excretion of "forever chemicals." A human study using a cholesterol-lowering drug with a similar mechanism showed similar results.
• Sauna: While saunas primarily help excrete heavy metals through sweat, some BPA is also excreted. However, the primary route of excretion for many plastic chemicals is through urine.
• Sulforaphane (Cruciferous Vegetables): Sulforaphane, found in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli (especially sprouts), activates the NRF2 system, boosting the body's detoxification enzymes. Studies show it increases the excretion of harmful compounds like benzene. The speaker recommends a supplement called Avacol as a reliable source of sulforaphane.