These chemicals known as EDCs interfere with the health of hormones and can affect brain development, reproduction, and other aspects.
This material could be present even in daily house items. A few scientists offer basic preventative measures along with recommendations to live a safer life with reduced exposure to such toxic materials.
Researchers believe that EDCs contained in most household products might be a hidden health threat. They claim that substances like BPA and phthalates interfere with hormones, thereby affecting everything from fertility to brain development.
Endocrine disruptors act like or block the body’s natural hormones that control body communications. They can be found in plastics, cleaning agents, and even furniture.
Dr. Michael Bloom of George Mason University explained that endocrine disruptors alter hormone levels in the body, affecting biological processes important to development at puberty and during reproduction.
“The efficient functioning of our bodies is highly dependent on hormonal communication,” he said.
Some studies even believe that EDCs increase the risk of obesity, diabetes, and more diseases by health issues, such as attention deficit disorders and early puberty, among females.
Scientists are not yet clear about the exact impact of EDCs on long-term health while conducting ongoing research.
While it is not perhaps impossible to entirely remove them from use, there are viable ways to limit exposure. To reduce exposure indoors, the Environmental Working Group recommends using water filters and choosing safer household personal care products.;
Even dust from homes can contain these chemicals that people may unknowingly amass. Young children who spend many hours on floors have especially high concentrations among such vulnerable populations.
Experts can propose potential changes and can live healthier lives and with better conscience until further research is done.
