U.S. Wellness Leader Reports Phthalates are within the “Top 10 most common environmental toxins”
Published: 13 February 2007
Category: Packaging CONCERNS, Phthalates, Reproductive/Hormonal Changes
The Vancouver Sun published an article about Dr. Joseph Mercola’s report on the ten most prevalent toxins in our air, water and/or food supply, and among those, listed phthalates, which he reports are used “to lengthen the life of fragrances and soften plastics” and pose reported risks of “endocrine system damage (phthalates chemically mimic hormones and are particularly dangerous to children).” The article further reports that major sources of phthalates include “plastic wrap, plastic bottles [and] plastic food storage containers,” all of which can allegedly “leach phthalates into our food.”