Testing for Environmental Pollutants During Weight Loss

With the advent of every New Year, many patients become resolute to shed unwanted pounds. As practitioners, we have pledged to do no harm in pursuit of helping patients achieve their wellness goals, so how do we safeguard them from themselves, at very least from the toxins sequestered in their adipose tissue? Is their body prepared for an extra daily dose of stored chemicals including organic pollutants, hormones, and toxins? Can losing weight put them at risk if they have high levels of toxic burden?