Phthalates ⁽²⁾

What Are Phthalates? Phthalates are synthetic chemicals used as plasticizers. They are compounds that make plastics flexible and durable. You can find them in everything from food packaging and flooring to cosmetics, toys, and medical devices. Because they are not tightly bound to the products…

The Vulnerability Paradox We have heard the saying: “the dose makes the poison.” But with endocrine‑disrupting chemicals (EDCs) such as phthalates, timing matters just as much as dose. A small exposure that might barely affect an adult can have lifelong consequences if it happens during…