Endocrine disruptors + 6 ways to limit your exposure

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#30. What is one of the main causes of hormone imbalance? Endocrine disrupting chemicals. You've heard of them before, surely, and today we'll talk about how they can impact your body and reproductive system.

Topics include:
- Recent EPA regulation change in the United States to limit PFAS levels in public drinking water
- What are endocrine disrupting chemicals?
- How can they impact your hormones and reproductive system?
- Where/how do we come into contact with these chemicals most often?
- Six recommendations to limit your exposure to endocrine disruptors

Here are the six recommendations:
1. Eat whole, organic foods when possible to limit pesticide exposure. Find out the Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen in your area by visiting the Environmental Working Group's website.
2. Minimize contact with printed receipts which expose you to BPA
3. Replace plastics in your home with glass, metal, or other non-plastic products. Think about: cookware, anything you put food on/in, kids' toys, tooth brushes, and more.
4. Avoid artificially scented products and replace them with naturally-sourced ingredients. Think about: candles, air fresheners, perfume, and get an air purifier/plants indoors.
5. Start using clean cosmetic brands and/or use an app like ThinkDirty or Yuka to scan products in-store so you can understand what chemicals in the product may be linked to.
6. Use non-toxic menstrual products like the Nixit menstrual cup.

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Studies referenced in this episode:
- Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals
- Environmental Toxicant Exposure and Menstrual Cycle Length
- Endocrine Disruptors
- Phthalates, bisphenols, parabens, and triclocarban in feminine hygiene products from the United States and their implications for human exposure
- EPAs New Standards for PFAS in Drinking Water

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