Endocrine Disruptors

Recently, a review article by Giulivo et al (2016) has been published in Environmental Research, which discusses human exposure to endocrine disruptors and their role in their highest risk targets, such as organs or systems:

• Reproductive systems
• Metabolic system (obesity, diabetes)
• Breast, testicular and ovarian cancer

According to these authors, endocrine disruptors (bisphenol A, phthalates, parabens, etc.) are released into the environment through different sources:

• Packaging industry
• Pesticides
• Food constituents

Giulivo et al (2016) en la Environmental Research