Your Thyroid’s Worst Enemies Are in Your Kitchen (Hidden Kitchen Toxins)

About this Video

• Video Title: Your Thyroid’s Worst Enemies Are in Your Kitchen (Hidden Kitchen Toxins)
• Channel: Anshul Gupta MD
• Speakers: Dr. Anshul Gupta
• Duration: 00:05:50

Introduction

This video discusses two common kitchen mistakes that negatively impact thyroid health, even for those following healthy diets and taking supplements. Dr. Anshul Gupta, a former Cleveland Clinic functional medicine physician, explains how hidden kitchen toxins from plastic containers and non-stick cookware hinder thyroid function.

Key Takeaways

• Plastic containers and bags leach chemicals (like BPA and other bisphenols) into food and water, interfering with thyroid hormone conversion (T4 to T3) and transport. Replacing plastic with glass or stainless steel containers is recommended.
• Non-stick cookware contains PFAS chemicals that disrupt thyroid hormone production and receptor binding. Switching to stainless steel, ceramic, or cast iron cookware is advised. Labels like "PTFE free" or "PFOA free" don't guarantee absence of harmful PFAS compounds.