Some Plastic Chemicals May Reduce Virility in Boys
Published: 3 April 2009
Category: PET (polyethylene terephthalate), Packaging CONCERNS, Reproductive/Hormonal Changes, Studies/State & Federal Regulations
The Wired Science Blog reports everyday plastic packaging potentially releases toxic compounds into unsuspecting drinkers, which mimic natural sex hormones. Research suggests that fetal xenohormone exposures have been linked to reduced virility in boys and the early onset of puberty in girls, and these effects may even linger in subsequent generations.