Unraveling the Dangers of Endocrine Toxicants: A Threat to Human Health and the Environment

This comprehensive volume sheds light on the alarming impact of endocrine toxicants on human health and the environment, highlighting the latest research on the subject. The alarming rise in pollution levels, increased use of synthetic chemicals, and environmental endocrine disruptors pose a significant threat to the human endocrine system and its hormones.

What Are Endocrine Toxicants?

Found in both natural and man-made substances, endocrine toxicants include pesticides, herbicides, industrial chemicals, solvents, byproducts, phytoestrogens, nanomaterials, and chemicals used in personal care products. These toxicants have the potential to mimic or interfere with the body’s hormones, leading to a range of health problems.

The Devastating Consequences of Endocrine Disruptors

The impact of endocrine toxicants on human health is far-reaching, with links to developmental, reproductive, brain, immune, and other problems. Thyroid glands, human reproduction, and overall well-being are all vulnerable to the effects of these toxicants.

The Therapeutic Potential of Medicinal Plants

This book also explores the therapeutic effects of medicinal plants on endocrine disorders in humans, offering hope for a more natural approach to mitigating the harmful effects of endocrine toxicants.

Product Details

Published by: Apple Academic Press

Publication Date: August 4, 2023

Language: English

ISBN: 9781774912102, 9781000779394