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The Dr. Hyman Show

Could Mold Be Making You Sick? Symptoms, Testing, and Recovery

The Dr. Hyman Show

Dr. Mark Hyman

Nutrition, Health & Fitness, Medicine

4.5 • 9.1K Ratings

🗓️ 15 June 2026

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

Mold is one of the most misunderstood topics in health. Some people are told it’s not a real problem. Others are led to believe it’s the cause of every symptom they have. The truth lies somewhere in the middle. While not everyone exposed to mold gets sick, chronic exposure to water-damaged environments can contribute to fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, sinus issues, immune dysfunction, hormone imbalances, and a wide range of symptoms that often go unexplained for years. In today’s episode, we explore what mold-related illness actually is, who’s most vulnerable, and how to tell when your environment may be affecting your health. Here's what we cover: The critical difference between mold exposure, mold allergies, and chronic biotoxin illness Why some people develop severe symptoms while others in the same environment feel completely fine The most common signs of mold-related illness—from brain fog and fatigue to anxiety, hormone disruption, and immune dysfunction How to investigate mold safely and effectively, including environmental testing, biomarkers, and practical next steps for recovery Mold illness is real—but so is the fear and misinformation surrounding it. The goal isn’t to panic or assume mold is the answer to every health problem. It’s to understand how your environment influences your biology, identify whether mold is truly part of the picture, and create the conditions your body needs to heal. Resources Mentioned: Learn more about the PK Protocol: https://bit.ly/49KS933 Track your metabolic and cardiovascular health biomarkers: functionhealth.com/mark for 160+ lab tests at just $365/year. Use code MARK2026 for $50 off. Have a question you'd love answered on Office Hours? Submit it here

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0:00.0

What if brain fog, anxiety, and mood swings aren't simply all in your head?

0:04.7

What if the health of your mind actually starts deeper in your body, in your gut,

0:09.7

and your hormones, metabolism, and your immune system?

0:12.3

Well, let me tell you, the connection is real, and it affects how you think and you feel

0:16.4

every single day.

0:17.3

And that's why I created Brain Shaping Academy, a six-week program that shows you how

0:22.1

healing your body can help you heal your mind. Brain Shaping Academy relies on the same targeted

0:27.6

nutrition and lifestyle strategies that I've used for 30 years to help my patients improve their

0:31.9

mental, emotional, and cognitive health. So if you want to feel calmer, clear, and more in control,

0:38.3

and stay sharp and protect your brain as you age, check out Brain Shaping Academy at Dr.hyman.com for slash brain shaping.

0:45.0

That's Dr.heimen.com or slash brain shaping. I'm gonna' The

0:55.0

I'm

0:57.0

The Welcome to office hours.

1:16.8

This is our dedicated one-on-one space to go deeper, get clear, and explore what truly

1:21.0

moves the needle for your health.

1:22.3

I'm Dr. Mark Hyman, and each week we're going to pull back the curtain and share the

1:25.7

insights, the research, the lessons that don't always make it into our conversations with guests.

1:30.3

Because at the end of the day, you are the CEO of your own health.

1:33.7

And for many of you, your family's health too.

1:35.8

And you might not feel it all the time, but you have far more power in agency than you realize.

1:40.3

I'm glad you're here.

1:44.3

This episode is brought to you by Function Health, empowering you to live 100 healthy years

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