Boost Your Biology with Lucas Aoun 261. Wearing Polyester Lowers Testosterone
Sep 9, 2024
Discover how wearing polyester might be lowering testosterone levels and impacting male fertility. Lucas delves into the hidden dangers of polyester underwear, revealing hazardous chemicals that could affect reproductive health. He discusses how fabric choice plays a crucial role in hormone balance and encourages a shift to natural materials like cotton and silk. The episode highlights the broader environmental implications of polyester, promoting a more sustainable lifestyle for both health and the planet.
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Polyester Underwear Lowers Testosterone
- Polyester underwear can impair male fertility and lower testosterone levels due to electrostatic fields and heat retention.
- It acts as a non-breathable plastic that releases harmful chemicals absorbed through scrotal skin.
Polyester's Toxic Chemical Release
- Polyester releases antimony oxide, a carcinogen absorbed through sweat, leading to serious health issues including heart, liver, kidney, and skin ailments.
- Polyester sleep products disrupt temperature regulation causing insomnia and fatigue.
Polyester Pollution Harms Environment
- Polyester is highly polluting, taking 200 years to decompose and shedding massive microplastic fibers into ecosystems.
- These microplastics contaminate rivers, oceans, and seafood, posing environmental and health risks.