Bryan Johnson· Author
Phthalates and their metabolites are endocrine disruptors, which are linked to reproductive, developmental, neurological, and respiratory disorders.
The headline is broadly defensible, but the qualifications matter. Effect sizes vary by population, the strongest claims rest on shorter trials, and credible voices push back on how it's typically framed.
Phthalates and their metabolites are endocrine disruptors, which are linked to reproductive, developmental, neurological, and respiratory disorders.
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Phalates are chemicals that are put into plastic to make them soft and flexible. They leech into your food, water, body where they can cause inflammation, endocrine disruption, and metabolic dysfunction.