Many environmental chemicals are Endocrine Disruptor chemicals that negatively affect the production and function of hormones in humans and wildlife.

“Endocrine-Disrupting chemicals are one of the primary threats to human health. With over 1,000 chemicals already identified as being endocrine-disrupting, and ubiquitous exposure, the consensus among environmental health researchers, and organizations like The Endocrine Society, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and even the World Health Organization is that health professionals need to support clients on toxicant avoidance.” Lara Adler, Environmental Toxins Expert

Parabens, Phalates and BPA are well-know Endocrine disrupting chemicals that we need to avoid. But there are so many more that are responsible for today’s health issues:

• hormone imbalance
  insulin resistance
  weight gain
  T2D
  obesity
  autoimmune diseases
  infertility
  endometriosis
  precocious puberty
• uterine fibroids
  PCOS
  Alzheimer’s
  Parkinsons
  heart disease
  allergies
  asthma
  learning disabilities or ADD/ADHD
  developmental issues
• birth defects
  anxiety
  depression
  brain fog
  chronic fatigue
  cancers
  immune dysfunction
  gut dysbiosis
  liver & kidney disease

 

Chemicals That May Disrupt Your Endocrine System

According to the Endocrine Society, there are nearly 85,000 human-made chemicals in the world, and 1,000 or more of those could be endocrine disruptors, based on their unique properties.  The following are among the most common and well-studied.

• Atrazine is one of the most commonly applied herbicides in the world, often used to control weeds in corn, sorghum, and sugarcane crops.
• Bisphenol A (BPA) is used to make polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. It is used in manufacturing, food packaging, toys, and other applications. BPA resins may be found in the lining of some canned foods and beverages.
• Dioxins are a byproduct of certain manufacturing processes, such as herbicide production and paper bleaching. They can be released into the air from waste burning and wildfires.
• Perchlorate is a colorless salt manufactured and used as an industrial chemical to make rockets, explosives, and fireworks, which can be found in some groundwater.
• Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large group of chemicals used widely in industrial applications, such as firefighting foam, nonstick pans, paper, and textile coatings.
• Phthalates are a large group of compounds used as liquid plasticizers. They are found in hundreds of products including some food packaging, cosmetics, fragrances, children’s toys, and medical device tubing. Cosmetics that may contain phthalates include nail polish, hair spray, aftershave lotion, cleanser, and shampoo.
• Phytoestrogens are naturally occurring substances with hormone-like activity found in some plants; they may have a similar effect to estrogen produced by the body. Soy foods, for example, contain phytoestrogens.
• Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) are used to make flame retardants for products such as furniture foam and carpet.
• Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were used to make electrical equipment, such as transformers, and are in hydraulic fluids, heat transfer fluids, lubricants, and plasticizers. PCBs were mass-produced globally until they were banned in 1979.
• Triclosan is an ingredient that was previously added to some antimicrobial and personal care products, like liquid body wash and soaps.

How do people encounter endocrine-disrupting chemicals?

People may be exposed to endocrine disruptors through food and beverages consumed, pesticides applied, and cosmetics used. In essence, your contact with these chemicals may occur through diet, air, skin, and water.

Some of these EDCs are also Obesogenic, Diabetogenic and Microbiome disrupting.

I know this may seem overwhelming but you can take steps to reduce your expose. It’s ok to ask for help sometimes!  I help people all the time to improve their well-being and overall health by helping them make necessary lifestyle and nutrition changes.

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