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Phthalates Link to Low Sperm Counts and Low Testosterone Levels

Phthalates lower sperm counts and low testosterone levels. In an ongoing pursuit to finding optimum health, it is no wonder that Americans are constantly on the lookout for harmful toxins and malevolent chemicals; the latest that has us in a state of wariness are the offensive phthalates, known to be found in everyday plastics. We are not talking merely about the bottles of soda, water, and sports drinks, we’re talking about the chemicals being discovered in more unsuspecting, mysterious plastics: the shower curtain, shampoo bottles, and, yes, the carpeting. What makes the issue surrounding these phthalates so complicating is the fact that they are found within our bodies. The EPA has listed these chemicals as potentially toxic—and yet they are found within our pristine, perfect bodies. But wait, there’s more; men, you may wish to sit down for this: preliminary studies show that perhaps a slow and steady demasculinization is taking place among you men, but let’s not scream at these potential offenders just yet. Perhaps the steady climb into femininity is because of too much soy—but that’s a whole other ball of wax. A disruption of hormonal activity is what is at stake here. Dr. Shanna Swan, a renowned epidemiologist, … Continue reading

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