Plasticizers we have to guard against in our lives

1. What are the plasticizers?

1, daily necessities

Plasticizer carriers: shower gel, shampoo, facial cleanser, shaving cream and perfume.

Tips: The plasticizer itself is a kind of deodorant. The higher the flavor, the higher the content of the product. It is recommended to use it as little as possible. Studies have shown that in higher doses, the concentration of plasticizer in the body is also higher.

2, cosmetics

Plasticizer carriers: inferior hair gel, lipstick, nail polish, lotion and other cosmetics.

Tips: Taiwanese media reported that some bad companies also use plasticizers in cosmetics such as nail polish, perfume and lipstick.

3. Food packaging materials

Plasticizer carriers: food packaging bags, plastic bags, plastic wrap, plastic cups, plastic bottles, etc.

Reminder: Reduce the use of plastic bags, plastic cups with hot food or drinks; use less plastic wrap to wrap hot food. When plastic food is removed, the plasticizer is removed and the plasticizer intake is reduced.

4, wearing class

Plasticizer carrier: plastic slippers.

Tips: Experts have tested 25 kinds of plastic slippers popular in the market. The results show that there are 14 kinds of highly toxic chemical components. And the higher the price, the more comfortable the plastic slippers, the more toxic. Originally, manufacturers added a large amount of plasticizer to the slippers. These plasticizers can penetrate into the human body through the epidermis of the toes, which may cause male infertility after a certain dose is accumulated.

5, toys

Plasticizer carrier: children's toys.

Tips: According to industry sources, plasticizers are widely used in domestic plastic toys because the cost of toy materials with plasticizers is low.

Second, the harm of plasticizer

1, sexual precocity

The main effect that plasticizers can have on girls is precocious puberty. If the girl does not develop sexual symptoms such as breast, pubic hair, and mane hair when she is less than 8 years old, she needs to see the doctor in time. Among them, breast development is a more obvious symptom in the early stage, and parents are better aware.

2. Damage to the genitals

Because young children are in the endocrine system and the reproductive system, the potential harm of plasticizers to young children is greater than that of adults. According to experts, the main influence of plasticizers on boys is male sexual function development disorders, such as external genital malformations, hypospadias, penile shortness, and stunting.

3, leading to infertility

According to Taiwan’s “Central News Agency”, after three years of research, the research team at Taiwan’s successful university found that a considerable dose of plasticizer will inhibit the secretion of testosterone after it enters the male body, causing the function of the testicle to be low, affecting reproductive function, and even leading to infertility. .

4, suffering from liver cancer

If a large amount of plasticizer is taken in a long period of time, it may cause liver cancer. According to experts, some people use less plasticizers, absorb less, excrete more, and are more tolerant; others are more susceptible to chronic damage from plasticizers.

5. Injury human genes

Plasticizers can cause genotoxicity and damage human genes. Long-term consumption is the most risky for cardiovascular disease, and it is also very harmful to the liver and urinary system. After being poisoned, it will be passed on to the next generation through genetics.

Third, how to stay away from plasticizers

1, eat more "real" food

Some people think that the food without added represents a light taste, ugly color, short shelf life and high price. But in fact, the “real” food that is not added is the freshest and most natural, with the simplest taste and safer. Experts suggest that if the food ingredient list has a strange additive name or contains more than 5 kinds of additives, then do not eat.

2, do not fall in love with low-cost food

If the price of some foods is significantly lower than that of similar products, it is often possible for merchants to play "catty" in the dark, using additives to reduce material quality and save costs.

3, eat less animal fat

Many toxic chemicals are present in food in the form of fat, so eating less animal fats such as butter, beef, and mutton can greatly reduce the chances of the body being affected by environmental hormones.

4, wash your hands often

Various plastic products are ubiquitous in home life. According to research, frequent hand washing can also greatly reduce the intake of plasticizers.

5, to avoid plastic products contact food

Avoid using plastic products such as plastic bags to hold food in your life. When heating food in a microwave oven, it is best to use glassware or porcelain. Even though some plastic products are said to be suitable for microwave ovens, some chemicals may be infiltrated, especially for children and pregnant women.

6, pay attention to multiple detoxification

Pay attention to reduce the intake of processed foods with preservatives, de-pigmentation and de-fragrance, eat less smoked and marinated foods, eat more fruits and vegetables, especially vegetables that have detoxification functions, which will help the discharge of plasticizers.