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Low Doses of Endocrine Disrupters Can Do More Harm Than High Doses: EPA Ignores the Truth
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'The rule of thumb for toxins is that the dose makes the poison. That is, the greater the dose, the more risk of harm. There is, though, one highly significant exception: endocrine disrupters.
New research confirms what has been known for decades, but widely ignored: Low doses, even very low doses, of endocrine disrupters can be as bad as high doses, and sometimes even worse.
The endocrine system produces hormones, which are messengers for other parts of the body. They’re critical for normal healthy functioning, and when unbalanced can cause a cascading effect of health damage that not only does immediate harm, but
can also result in damage to future generations. Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that can mimic and interfere with normal functions.'
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