- November 5, 2013
- in Green Tips
- by marcos
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A new report from the Environmental Working Group and Keep a Breast Foundation identifies the “dirty dozen” endocrine disrupting chemicals–those substances, often found in consumer products, food and elsewhere in our daily lives, that mimic hormones and may affect a variety of health issues. A growing body of independent science points to concerns about the effect of some of these chemicals, even at low doses (since the chemicals mimic hormones, which themselves can have big effects on the body in tiny concentrations).
The actual list will mean something to some people, with some now-recognizable chemicals like Bisphenol A and phthalates topping the list. Also on the list: dioxin, atrazine, perchlorate, fire retardants, lead, arsenic, mercury, perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs), organophosphate pesticides and glycol ethers.
More critical are the tips for avoiding each of these substances. As any consumer who has schooled herself on the subject of avoiding any one of these will know, however, the task is not easy. Here’s a sampling of tips that will get you started:
There are many more tips available in the guide itself–a must read.
How to Avoid Exposure to Chemicals that Mess with Your Hormones
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