Things Worth Noting
Grilling hot dogs in their plastic packaging might seem like a quick shortcut for juicy results, but it seriously compromises safety by releasing toxic chemicals and microplastics into the food when exposed to high heat. Common wrappers, typically made from polyethylene, degrade under grill temperatures, leaching endocrine-disrupting substances like BPA, phthalates, and persistent PFAS that […]
Many everyday household items contain endocrine disruptors—hormone disrupting chemicals like BPA, phthalates, and PFAS—that can quietly interfere with your body’s natural balance, potentially contributing to fatigue, mood swings, fertility challenges, metabolic issues, and thyroid problems. Common sources you might overlook include plastic food containers, non-stick cookware, conventional cleaning products, air fresheners, laundry detergents and dryer […]
Chobani’s “Only Natural Ingredients” claim on plain Greek yogurt faces scrutiny in the ongoing Wysocki v. Chobani class action lawsuit, filed in April 2025. Independent 2024 tests by PlasticList detected trace phthalates—synthetic plastic chemicals like DEHP and DBP—in the yogurt, likely leaching from packaging, which plaintiffs argue misleads consumers expecting purely natural products free of […]
In 2011, a study found that eating canned soup daily spiked urinary BPA levels by 1,221%. Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical once widely used in can linings to prevent corrosion; it acts as an endocrine disruptor that can interfere with hormones and has been linked to higher risks of obesity, type 2 diabetes, reproductive […]
Synthetic leggings, made from petroleum-based plastics, pose serious health and environmental risks. They often contain endocrine disruptors like BPA, PFAS, and phthalates that leach into skin through sweat, potentially causing hormone disruption, reproductive issues, immune problems, and inflammation. Washing them releases millions of microplastics that pollute oceans and enter the food chain. In 2026, safer […]
Microplastics, tiny plastic particles from widespread pollution, have been found in 100% of studied human testes, with high levels of polyethylene and polyvinyl chloride linked to lower sperm counts, hormonal disruption, and tissue inflammation. Research shows these contaminants build up in testicular tissue through ingestion of contaminated food and water or inhalation of airborne particles, […]
Plastic cutting boards, common in many kitchens, release microplastics and harmful chemicals like BPA and phthalates as they wear down from use. These particles, especially when boards are scratched, can contaminate food and act as endocrine disruptors, affecting hormones, fertility, and metabolism. Studies show that microplastics from kitchen boards may cause inflammation, gut issues, and […]
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) like BPA and phthalates in plastics disrupt hormones, lowering testosterone and causing feminization in men—reduced masculinity, poor sperm quality, and fertility issues. These hormone disruptors mimic estrogen or block androgens, harming the HPG axis, steroidogenesis, and spermatogenesis. Common EDCs include DEHP, PFAS, DDT, and PCBs, entering via food, water, and skin. Effects […]
Phthalates, plasticizers in cosmetics, food packaging, and personal care products, act as endocrine disruptors linked to health risks. Exposure occurs via ingestion, inhalation, and skin contact, with higher levels in pregnant women and children. Key biomarkers—urinary metabolites like MEHP, MEHHP, MEOHP, MBP, MEP, and MiBP—are measured using HPLC/MS/MS to assess daily intake and chronic exposure. […]
Phthalates like DEHP, DBP, and BBP are toxic chemicals added to plastics to make them flexible. They leach from food packaging, wrappers, and PVC tubing into everyday foods, especially high-fat items like dairy, processed meats, and fast food. These hormone disruptors cause endocrine disruption, reproductive issues, developmental problems in kids, obesity, and heart disease risk. […]