By Natural News |
These products can cause cancer, asthma, infertility and birth defects if used daily |
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Many of us already know this fact, but now even world famous organizations like WHO are talking about that.
A study conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO), made discouraging conclusions regarding the effects of common household chemicals.
Research confirms that products we use in everyday life contain ingredients that cause cancer, asthma, infertility and even birth defects.
Our hormones are endangered
WHO research results are congruent with the conclusions of the study that was published last year by the European Environment Agency (EEA).
That study warned that a variety of everyday products such as cosmetic products, plastic products and drugs contain chemicals that interfere with hormones and are harmful to human health.
Some of the synthetic chemicals interfere with the normal operation of the endocrine glands, which among other things, result in a loss of sexual function in both sexes.
Such substances, known under a collective name of endocrine disrupting chemicals, or EDCs, were found in the PVC floors, children's toys and even in credit cards.
Health of all glands is at risk
Authors of the study believe that the chemicals that disrupt the endocrine system probably affect all glands, from those that regulate our reproductive organs and the development of the body to those that affect metabolism and our appetite.
According to scientists, the malfunction of our hormones can lead to obesity, infertility, problems with learning and memory, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other health issues.
The aforementioned chemicals can cause breast, prostate and thyroid gland cancer, testicle disorders, problems in nervous system development and attention deficit disorder.
Scientists from the WHO say that during experiments on animals they found enough evidence that these chemicals can cause damage to the thyroid hormones, which can cause brain damage, decreased intelligence, autism and attention deficit disorder followed by hyperactivity.
Fatal phthalates and bisphenol
WHO has explicitly emphasized a set of chemicals called phthalates, suspected of harming fertility in women and causing increased rates of leukemia in children.
Another chemical emphasized in that research was bisphenol A, a synthetic substance found in many common items such as cans and sunglasses. This compound allegedly adversely affects the hormones that regulate growth.
Scientists also claim that there is enough evidence for the association of agricultural pesticides with prostate cancer, which affects not only humans, but also animals.
Protecting future generations
Although researchers point out that more research is needed to be done to further prove the relationship between chemicals that disrupt hormones and specific diseases, they claim that it is reasonable to conclude that they cause considerable damage.
Based on these findings, the WHO has recommended that all products containing such chemicals should be withdrawn from the market in order to protect future generations from hormonal disorders.
"Our responsibility is to reduce risk and protect future generations from chemicals that disrupt the endocrine system, because people all around the world are exposed to such chemicals," said Dr. Maria Neira, WHO Director for Public Health and Environment. - "We have to conduct future researches to create a fuller picture of the damage these chemicals cause to human health and the environment."
To protect yourself and your family, you do not have to wait for further research, which may not be performed, nor result in the withdrawal of harmful chemicals from the market.
What you can do today is to stop using plastic spoons, plates, cups and bottles and purchase only ecological cleaning products.
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