Researchers release a warning on plastics found in water bottles.
A recent study found that 93 percent of bottled water contained signs of contamination with microplastics.
More than just water However, it’s not just bottled water that health experts are worried about.
A number of industrial and consumer products made of plastic contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), which can negatively impact human health.
EDCs are chemicals found in a number of everyday products that can interfere with hormones.
Even in low doses, they can lead to a number of abnormalities in the body.
And that’s just one of many chemicals.
Affecting future generations A recent study by the Endocrine Society found that the impact of EDCs could extend beyond more than one generation by contributing to a significant drop in sperm count and sperm quality.
Researchers said this suggests prenatal exposure to DEHP can impact both fertility and reproductive capacity of more than one generation.
This, coupled with controversy surrounding the safe doses of various EDCs, has impacted the development of federal regulations and guidelines.