Estrogens
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Environmental estrogens: A silent enemy
Abstract: Throughout our lives we are exposed to environmental estrogens, from food, air, water, soil, and household products as well as probably through breast milk or during development in the womb. Environmental estrogens have endocrine disrupting activity. Many times natural plant compounds or synthetic chemicals may also disturb the endocrine system. These compounds are weaker than the estrogen naturally produced in the body. Many reproductive, developmental and other health problems have …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 22–26 Read article