She switched to environmentally friendly lunch boxes and the plasticizer in her body still exceeded the standard! An inspection revealed that even "2 supplies" contained plastic particles
Are the consequences of plasticizer exposure more serious than imagined? All the “four major systems” of the body may be harmed
In recent years, the concept of “reducing plastic to save the planet” has become increasingly popular. Especially after the food safety crisis caused by plasticizers in 2011, the public has paid more and more attention to the harm caused by plastic. Dr. Yan Zuohua, director of Lianxin Clinic, said that in fact, plasticizers are a type of “environmental hormones” that can form pseudohormones in the body through food, air, skin contact, etc., further interfering with the endocrine system.
Dr. Yan Zuohua pointed out that it is currently known that the cardiovascular, metabolic system, thyroid, and nervous systems may be affected by environmental hormones. Among them, the younger the children, the more severe the impact. Take plasticizers as an example. Compared with adults, plasticizers accumulate faster and in higher concentrations in the bodies of infants and young children, which may cause risks such as precocious puberty in children.
She used eco-friendly tableware but the plasticizer in her body still exceeded the standard. The inspection revealed that even “two supplies” contain plastic particles
If you want to know whether your body is affected by environmental hormones, Dr. Yan Zuohua explained that you can arrange an “Environmental Hormone Analysis” test in functional medicine. Not only plasticizers can be tested, but also preservatives used in pharmaceuticals or cosmetics, or phenols often found in cleaning products. Only by objectively understanding the environmental hormones we are exposed to in life can we further improve our living habits and reduce exposure risks.
Dr. Yan Zuohua explained that there was a 45-year-old female patient in the clinic. After recovering from breast cancer, she paid great attention to diet and life management, and also paid great attention to the use of plastic products. She avoided using plastic bags to pack hot soup when eating out, and switched to environmentally friendly meals. box. However, after an “environmental hormone analysis” was conducted, it was found that the indicators related to plasticizers in the body exceeded the standard.
After detailed questioning by the doctor, it was discovered that the source of the plasticizer in the patient’s body may be commonly used “skin care products” and “cosmetics”. These personal belongings contain plastic particles, which can cause long-term and chronic effects on the human body. After the patient actively switched to products that did not contain preservatives (parabens) and plasticizers (phthalates), the index showed a downward trend when retested.
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According to statistics from relevant units, a total of 3,500 “Environmental Hormone Analysis” tests have been conducted in the past three years. “Phthalates” in plasticizers are common substances that exceed standards, and nearly 40% of plasticizers in the body have abnormal indexes. This situation shows that environmental hormones have a huge impact on human health unconsciously. Dr. Yan Zuowa pointed out that if you want to reduce your exposure to environmental hormones, it is best to start by reducing the use of plastic products in your life.
In addition, although the US Environmental Protection Agency and European Union research units have proposed reference values for daily PAEs exposure, studies have further found that even at exposures far below the standard value, the cognitive and hormonal status of young children, women Your fertility and other aspects will still be affected, so you must not take it lightly.
Dr. Yan Zuowa said that many people believe that as long as they use less plastic products, they can reduce the impact of environmental hormones on themselves. However, even if you reduce your own use, it will be difficult to effectively reduce your exposure to plastic as long as others continue to use plastic. Therefore, it is best to start with yourself when losing weight, and further influence the people around you, so that more and more people join in the changes, so that you can effectively reduce the possibility of exposure to environmental hormones.
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