Things Worth Noting
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, […]
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 […]