Thursday, March 15, 2007

Phateful Phate of Phthalates

Phthalates have been widely used for more than 50 years. The phthalate family of chemicals is used in a variety of products from cosmetics, shampoos, soaps, lotions, lubricants, paint, pesticides, and plastics. Phthalates soften plastic tubing, PVC, and are also used in the coating of some timed-release medicines. Exposure to phthalates already has been connected to reproductive problems. Now, for the first time, is linked to abdominal obesity and insulin resistance in adult males, according to a study by the University of Rochester Medical Center. Sounds like a chemical analysis opportunity to me!

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Source University of Rochester Medical Center and the Science Blog

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Interesting article...especialy the part conerning low testosterone and increased belly fat. Sounds like a new fitness craze for men! Sorry that was my capitalist side.

Great article though, i definately wont look at my shampoo in the same way again...Throughly enjoying read.

John J. Morelli, Ph.D. said...

Once again... thanx for the good words!

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