# Reversing Childhood Obesity: Environmental Toxins, Hormones & Gut Health with Dr. Shilpa Sayana

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Podcast: [The First Seven Years](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-first-seven-years-7188831)
Published: 2025-08-06T19:28:09+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/the-first-seven-years/2154754
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What if the plastic bottle in your child's hand could be programming them for obesity? In this eye-opening episode of The First Seven Years, we're joined by Dr. Shilpa Sayana, MD, a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine, obesity medicine, and functional medicine, and Medical Director of Sayana Medical and Wellness Center in Los Angeles. We uncover the shocking reality behind childhood obesity statistics—a 300% increase over the last 30-40 years, with rates jumping from 6% to 20% of American children. Dr. Sayana reveals how environmental toxins, endocrine disruptors, and gut health issues are setting our children up for metabolic dysfunction from birth, and shares her personal journey of discovering mold toxicity was causing her daughter's precocious puberty at age 7. From the 285 industrial toxins found in umbilical cord blood to the obesogenic effects of everyday plastics, phthalates, and household products, this episode exposes the hidden environmental factors driving childhood obesity. Dr. Sayana provides practical, actionable solutions for busy parents—from simple kitchen swaps to supporting your child's detoxification pathways with proper nutrition and targeted supplementation. Whether you're concerned about early puberty, unexplained weight gain, or simply want to protect your child from environmental toxins, this episode delivers the functional medicine roadmap for raising healthier, hormonally balanced children in our toxic world. LIKE this video if you found it helpful, COMMENT with your biggest concern about environmental toxins, and SUBSCRIBE for more expert guidance on raising healthy, thriving children. Follow Dr. Shilpa Sayana: Website: https://www.sayanamedical.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sayanamedical/ Follow Dr. Murr…

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