Early-Life Exposure To Certain Phthalates May Be Linked To Lower Thyroid Function In Young Girls,

Environment International indicates that “early-life exposure to certain phthalates – a group of chemicals found in a wide variety of household items including shampoos, perfumes, nail polish, plastic toys, house building materials and more – is linked to lowered thyroid function in young girls.” Included in the study were 229 pregnant women and “229 children who were three years old.” TIME points out that “phthalates are thought to be endocrine disruptors, which means they interfere with the body’s hormones.” http://time.com/4799330/household-chemicals-phthalates-thyroid-girls/