Dr. Shanna Swan: "Sperm and Our Future"

<p class="">On this episode we meet with one of the world's leading environmental and reproductive epidemiologists, Dr. Shanna Swan.</p> <p class="">Dr. Swan discusses how chemicals in our environment threaten human hormones, male sperm count,  and ultimately, human reproduction. How do endocrine-disrupting hormones disrupt pregnancy? Further, she explains "The 1% Effect," which accounts for the 1 percent annual decrease in human fertility and related functions.</p> <p class="">To combat the urgent threats facing human reproduction, Dr. Swan offers recommendations about how we can avoid harmful chemicals — and live healthier lives.</p> <h4>About Shanna Swan</h4> <p class="">Shanna H. Swan, Ph.D., is one of the world's leading environmental and reproductive epidemiologists. She is Professor of Environmental Medicine and Public Health at the <a href="https://www.mountsinai.org/profiles/shanna-h-swan" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai</a> in New York City where is also a member of the <a href="http://tceee.icahn.mssm.edu/">Transdisciplinary Center on Early Environmental Exposures</a> and the <a href="https://icahn.mssm.edu/research/mindich">Mindich Child Health and Development Institute</a>.</p> <p class="">For Show Notes and Transcript visit: https://www.thegreatsimplification.com/episode/02-shannaswan</p>