7 Simple Ways to Detox Your Diet and Your Home (Page 6)

What Are Phthalates and How to Avoid Them

This group of chemicals is used to make soft, squishy plastics, such as rubber duckies, medical tubing and polyvinyl chloride, a.k.a. PVC. Some phthalates are used to make synthetic fragrances last longer. Research suggests that phthalates act as endocrine disruptors, interfering with the body’s hormone systems and potentially leading to reproductive abnormalities, problems with fertility and increased risk for diabetes.

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7 Simple Ways to Detox Your Diet and Your Home (Page 6)

What Are Phthalates and How to Avoid Them

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