General Endocrine Disruption

What Are Endocrine Disruptors?

Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that can interfere with the body's natural hormone system. They may be found in everyday products such as plastics, personal care products, pesticides, household chemicals, and some industrial materials.

Because hormones help regulate growth, metabolism, reproduction, development, and immune function, exposure to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals is an important area of health and environmental research.

Common Sources

• Plastics and food packaging
• Personal care and cosmetic products
• Pesticides and herbicides
• Household and industrial chemicals
• Certain flame retardants and PFAS

How to Reduce Exposure

Choose safer alternatives when practical, reduce unnecessary plastic use, avoid heating food in plastic containers, wash produce, keep indoor spaces well ventilated, and regularly clean household dust.

Small, practical changes can help reduce unnecessary exposure while supporting a healthier living environment.