![]() This observation leads scientists to think that endocrine-disrupting chemical exposures, even at low amounts, can alter the body’s sensitive systems and lead to health problems. The body’s normal endocrine functioning involves very small changes in hormone levels, yet we know even these small changes can cause significant developmental and biological effects. In essence, your contact with these chemicals may occur through diet, air, skin, and water.Įven low doses of endocrine-disrupting chemicals may be unsafe. People may be exposed to endocrine disruptors through food and beverages consumed, pesticides applied, and cosmetics used. How do people encounter endocrine-disrupting chemicals? ![]() Triclosan - may be found in some anti-microbial and personal care products, like liquid body wash.Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) - used to make electrical equipment like transformers, and in hydraulic fluids, heat transfer fluids, lubricants, and plasticizers.Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) - used to make flame retardants for household products such as furniture foam and carpets. ![]() Phytoestrogens - naturally occurring substances in plants that have hormone-like activity, such as genistein and daidzein that are in soy products, like tofu or soy milk.Phthalates - used to make plastics more flexible, they are also found in some food packaging, cosmetics, children’s toys, and medical devices.Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) - used widely in industrial applications, such as firefighting foams and non-stick pan, paper, and textile coatings.Perchlorate - a by-product of aerospace, weapon, and pharmaceutical industries found in drinking water and fireworks.Dioxins - produced as a byproduct in herbicide production and paper bleaching, they are also released into the environment during waste burning and wildfires.Bisphenol A (BPA) - used to make polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins, which are found in many plastic products including food storage containers. ![]() What are some common endocrine disruptors? ![]()
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