BPA and phthalates: Bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates are chemicals commonly found in plastics, food packaging, and personal care products, and exposure to these chemicals can disrupt hormones and lead to a range of health problems. For example:
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A study published in Environmental Health Perspectives found that prenatal exposure to BPA was associated with an increased risk of anxiety and depression in children. (https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/10.1289/ehp.1104170)
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The Endocrine Society has stated that exposure to phthalates can disrupt hormones and has been linked to reproductive problems, developmental problems, and other health
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A review of the scientific literature published in Environmental Health Perspectives found that exposure to phthalates was associated with an increased risk of obesity and metabolic syndrome. (https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/full/10.1289/EHP1528)
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A study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found that exposure to phthalates was associated with reduced testosterone levels in men. (https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/93/7/2699/2598183)