Detoxification of Xenoestrogens

Human Excretion of Polybrominated Diphenyl Ether Flame Retardants: Blood, Urine, and Sweat Study.

Flame retardants have negative reproductive effects on humans but thankfully researchers in 2017 have discovered how the human body detoxifies these nasty hormone disrupting chemicals.

Activated Charcoal Removes 94% of BPA From Water

2017 study demonstrated the adsorptive removal of bisphenol A (BPA) from water supplies using activated carbon (charcoal) is 94%.

Baking Soda Wash Removes Pesticide Residues

A 2017 study discovers pesticide residues in apples can be removed by washing the fruit in baking soda and water.

Probiotics in Kimchi Degrade Pesticides

A 2010 study and other studies reveal bacteria isolated from kimchi can biodegrade known endocrine disrupting pesticides called chlorpyrifos (an organophosphate).

Effect of Probiotics, Bifidobacterium breve and Lactobacillus casei, on Bisphenol A Exposure in Rats

 A 2008 study reveals probiotic bacteria suppress the negative effects of the xenoestrogen bisphenol A (BPA) in rats which they believe will help humans to supress this nasty hormone disruptor too.

An Apple a Day Keeps Cancer Away

Glucaric acid, a substance naturally found in apples, oranges, grapefruits and cruciferous vegetables, assists the body in estrogen metabolism and has been shown to inhibit enzymes that are associated with hormone dependent cancers.

Curcumin in Turmeric Protects Your Brain Against BPA

A 2016 study shows that curcumin, which is naturally found in turmeric, protects against neurotoxic effects caused by exposure to the xenoestrogen bisphenol-A (BPA). 

Curcumin Protects Against Breast Cancer Caused by Bisphenol A

 A 2014 study reveals curcumin, the antioxidant naturally found in turmeric, protects against breast cancer caused by the xenoestrogen bisphenol A (BPA). 

Human Elimination of Phthalate Compounds: Blood, Urine, and Sweat (BUS) Study

A 2012 study states induced perspiration may be useful to facilitate elimination of some potentially toxic phthalate compounds including DEHP (di (2-ethylhexl) phthalate) and MEHP (mono(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate)

Curcumin Inhibits Breast Cancer

A 2015 study shows that the antioxidant curcumin found in turmeric inhibits tumor growth in breast cancer. 

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