<p><a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2371576/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><b>FDA whistleblower Dr. Renee Dufault joins the Healthy & Awake Podcast to expose the hidden dangers of heavy metals in food, including how high fructose corn syrup, ultra-processed foods, and nutritional epigenetics are linked to rising rates of autism and ADHD.</b> We discuss her groundbreaking research, the FDA’s internal resistance, and how food choices impact future generations. Dr. Dufault also shares hopeful strategies for detoxing your diet, building health through regenerative agriculture, and creating systemic change. If you care about food safety, autism prevention, or just want to understand the truth behind processed foods, this episode is a must-listen. Keywords include: FDA whistleblower, nutritional epigenetics, heavy metals in food, autism and food, high fructose corn syrup mercury.</p><p><b>Resources Mentioned in This Episode:</b></p><ol><li>Dr. Renee Dufault’s Published Research: <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Renee+dufault">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Renee+dufault</a></li><li>Food Ingredient Safety Nonprofit: <a href="https://foodingredientsafety.org">https://foodingredientsafety.org</a></li><li>Dr. Dufault’s Website: <a href="https://reneedufault.com">https://reneedufault.com</a></li><li><em>Unsafe at Any Meal</em> (Book): <a href="https://a.co/d/9VeBJUQ">https://a.co/d/9VeBJUQ</a></li><li><em>Unsafe at Any Meal</em> – Study Guide: <a href="https://a.co/d/1bro5Lp">https://a.co/d/1bro5Lp</a></li></ol><p>___________________________</p><p>🧠 <b>Avantia Health Optimization</b>: Tired of conventional medicine treating symptoms instead of root causes? Get hyper-personalized coaching for sustainable weight loss, chronic health solutions, and peak performance. Start your transformation at <a href="https://avantiahealthoptimization.com/">https://avantiahealthoptimization.com/</a></p><p>📢 Heads up: The links in the episode's show notes are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links is a great way to support the show—at no extra cost to you!</p><p>👓 <b>BonCharge Glasses</b>: Protect your eyes and look great doing it! Get 15% off the stylish BonCharge glasses I wear with the code <em>'healthy-and-awake'</em>. Shop <a href="https://boncharge.com/?rfsn=6048119.41d325">here</a>. <a href="https://boncharge.com/?rfsn=6048119.41d325">https://boncharge.com/?rfsn=6048119.41d325</a></p><p>🏋️‍♂️ <b>MovNat Natural Movement Training</b>: Unlock your body’s potential with natural movement workshops, certifications, and retreats. Use code <em>"mike_movnat"</em> for 10% off and start moving better today! Visit <a href="https://MovNat.com">MovNat.com</a>.</p><p>🌬️ <b>Breath Training Program</b>: Master your breath for improved mental clarity and performance. Use code <em>"MIKE"</em> for 25% off eligible programs! Check it out at <a href="https://BreathHoldWork.com">BreathHoldWork.com</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p>Find all social media links, and everything else at <a href="https://mikevera.com/">www.mikevera.com</a> </p><p><br /></p><p>00:00 FDA Controversy and Introduction</p><p>00:36 Meet Dr. Renee DuFault</p><p>01:15 Nutritional Epigenetics Explained</p><p>04:09 Impact of Diet on Autism and ADHD</p><p>05:46 Heavy Metals in Food Supply</p><p>24:27 Health Coaching and Corporate Influence</p><p>26:23 The Illusion of Trust in Authority</p><p>27:33 Personal Health Choices and Western Medicine</p><p>30:06 Waking Up to Corruption in Public Health</p><p>34:20 Optimism for the Future of Agriculture and Health</p>