Children Hormone Issues

Scientist Discover How to Safely Degrade Flame Retardants

Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA), a toxic flame retardant used in children's pajamas, is a hormone disruptor polluting our lakes and rivers through laundry wastewater, but thankfully scientists have discovered how to turn these nasty xenoestrogens into harmless carbon dioxide and water

2019 Study Finds BPA and Parabens in Baby Socks

A 2019 study found that 100% of the baby socks they sampled contained parabens and 91% had bisphenol A (BPA), which translated into a 41% estrogenic effect with 19% anti-androgenic activity.

Bisphenol A (BPA) Used to Manufacture Infant Socks

A 2017 study uncovered bisphenol A (BPA) and bisphenol S (BPS) occurred in 82% and 53% of textiles sampled, with socks marketed to infants having the highest concentrations and calculated dermal exposure as high as 7280 pg/kg BW/d.

Antibacterial Cleaning Products Linked to Overweight Children

2018 study discovers antibacterial cleaning products have the capacity to change the gut microbita of children and may contribute to childhood obesity.

Behavior Issues in Boys Linked to Hormone Disrupting Chemicals

A 2017 study links phthalates, bisphenol A (BPA) and Triclosan, all known xenoestrogens, to neurodevelopmental disorders and behavior issues in boys.

Phthalate Exposure & Reduced Testosterone in Boys

A 2020 study suggests that exposure to phthalates, chemicals found in soft plastics and personal care products, is associated with decreased testosterone levels in male offspring.

Phthalates & Genital Malformations in Baby Boys: EPA

A 2007 report by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the dangers of phthalates present to developing male fetuses - hypospadias, undescended testicles, testicular dysgenesis and more.

Early Puberty in Girls Caused By BPA (Bisphenol A)

A 2014 study links the estrogenic effects of bisphenol A (BPA), as a contributing factor, to precocious puberty (early puberty) in girls.

Phthalate Exposure and Children’s Health

A 2015 study reveals that five studies from Asia, Europe and the US suggest childhood exposure to di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) and butylbenzyl phthalate (BBzP) may increase the risk of allergic diseases including asthma and eczema.

Childhood Hair Product Use and Earlier Puberty

A 2013 study finds a correlation between hair products containing endocrine disrupting chemicals and early puberty.