"Studies have found a number of chemical residues in human breast milk, urine and water systems. Many of them are endocrine disruptors, which can interfere with the body's natural hormones. They can mimic, block or otherwise disrupt normal hormone function, leading to adverse health effects, says Dr Shanna Swan, professor of environmental medicine and reproductive health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York."
"There are apps that will give you information about the ingredients in products, such as Yuka, Think Dirty and EWG's Healthy Living, but there are some key nasties worth knowing about. Because science is always evolving, navigating these issues can be tricky even for the experts. That's why many specialists recommend looking at your overall lifestyle and habits, rather than fixating on individual substances in isolation."
Human bodies are permeable and absorb many environmental chemicals. Chemical residues have been detected in breast milk, urine and water systems. Many common chemicals act as endocrine disruptors that can mimic, block or disrupt natural hormone function and cause adverse health effects. Exposure occurs through ingestion, inhalation and absorption, and toxicity depends on dose, but daily exposure is widespread. Consumer apps such as Yuka, Think Dirty and EWG's Healthy Living can provide ingredient information. Because science evolves, experts recommend focusing on overall lifestyle and habits rather than obsessing over individual substances. Phthalates in cosmetics are among identified concerns.
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