AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Exposure to Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals and Plastic Pollution
This chapter explores the presence of harmful chemicals like Oxybenzone in sunscreen and their impact on hormone balance, discussing sources such as soy products and pesticides. It emphasizes the need to reduce exposure to estrogen-mimicking compounds found in plastics and various daily items to prevent health issues like disrupted estrogen levels and potential risks of breast cancer. The discussion extends to the long-term accumulation of microplastics in the body, suggesting future research directions and caution around using genetically modified organisms to address plastic pollution.