Anatomie und Physiologie: Aktuelle Forschung
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The Impact of Endocrine Disruptors on Infant Health

Ahan Zahra

Endocrine disruptors (EDs) are chemicals that are either natural or synthetic and cause changes in the body's hormonal and homeostatic systems. These chemicals are more likely to harm children, particularly developing fetuses and infants, than adults. Food consumption is one of the most common ways for EDs to enter the body. While some foods naturally contain EDs, synthetic EDs primarily contaminate food, including breast milk and water. Although safe doses for many EDs have been reported, this issue may be contentious due to low-dose effects and non-monotonic dose responses of EDs. Because of their epigenetic effects, their effects may be passed down to subsequent generations who have not been directly exposed. Some EDs persist in the environment. Water is used to transport these chemicals.