Contaminated diet contributes to exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals: Phthalates and BPA

Wednesday, February 27, 2013 - 16:00 in Health & Medicine

While water bottles may tout BPA-free labels and personal care products declare phthalates not among their ingredients, these assurances may not be enough. According to a new study, we may be exposed to these chemicals in our diet, even if our diet is organic and we prepare, cook, and store foods in non-plastic containers. Children may be most vulnerable.

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