Endocrine disruptors are man made chemicals that can interfere with hormone systems and are generally toxic to humans. This video goes through some of the common ones and tips to reduce your exposure.

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Video on glyphosate (see description for references on glyphosate and pesticides): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AlJJ3PDy3Y&t=16s

Video on animal fat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kujxzzui0nI&t=272s

Video on non stick cookware: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhNAEPbCMdc&t=72s

Video on Paracetamol: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USNgtBMdxd8&t=66s

Video on polyester soft toys: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzFVuVsLGnQ&t=58s

Video on immune system calibration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkGip_KB1SA&t=38s

Quoted Books:

Silent Spring by Rachel Carson.

Countdown by Dr Shanna Swan.

References / Further Reading:

WWF summary on endocrine disruptors: http://assets.wwf.org.uk/downloads/risk.pdf

Other useful summaries: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2726844/#:~:text=The%20group%20of%20molecules%20identified,%2C%20plasticizers%20(phthalates)%2C%20pesticides

https://www.endocrine.org/patient-engagement/endocrine-library/edcs

https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/endocrine#:~:text=Chemicals%20That%20May%20Disrupt%20Your%20Endocrine%20System&text=Bisphenol%20A%20(BPA)%20is%20used,some%20canned%20foods%20and%20beverages

https://www.oecd.org/environment/resources/policy-highlights-endocrine-disrupting-chemicals-in-freshwater.pdf

Royal society of chemistry on PFAS in tap water: https://www.rsc.org/policy-evidence-campaigns/environmental-sustainability/sustainability-reports-surveys-and-campaigns/cleaning-up-uk-drinking-water/#:~:text=While%20they%20can%20be%20filtered,L%20(nanograms%20per%20litre)

Paracetamol: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29341895/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5088633/#:~:text=Paracetamol%20exposure%20during%208–14%20weeks%20of%20gestation,%20but%20not,penile%20length%20or%20testicular%20descent

Ibuprofen: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/29311296/

Synthetic oestrogens in UK rivers: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1874167/

Medical equipment: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7442273/

Microplastics impacting fertility: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9134445/

Microplastics impact brain health and behaviour in animals: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969723079925

https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10418951/&source=gmail&ust=1709060964443000&usg=AOvVaw3XUver1P3IA8ivRtFUE0pM)

Polyester micorplastics: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9000408/

Importance of organic cotton: https://www.pan-uk.org/cotton/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7879472/

Soil association fabrics: https://www.soilassociation.org/take-action/organic-living/fashion-textiles/our-certified-brands/

Foetal health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7073082/#:~:text=Mainly%20mixtures%20of%20chemical%20substances,thyroid%20dysfunction%2C%20and%20neurological%20disorders

Breast feeding: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/33027070/

EWG’s skin deep guide: https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/

Soil association cosmetics and personal care products: https://www.soilassociation.org/take-action/organic-living/beauty-wellbeing/our-certified-brands/

Building material: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6025531/#:~:text=Endocrine%20disruptors%20(EDs)%20belong%20to,diabetes%2C%20genome%20damage%20and%20cancer

Air quality: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2677823/#:~:text=These%20include%20PCBs%2C%20used%20in,built%20environment%3B%20phthalates%2C%20used%20in

Vinyl flooring: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4540696/

EWG’s home guides: https://www.ewg.org/healthyhomeguide/building-supplies/

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