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Diet: A Source of Endocrine Disruptors
Hina Rashid1, Saad S Alqahtani2, Saeed Alshahrani1
1Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jizan, Saudi Arabia.
Endocrine, Metabolic & Immune Disorders Drug Targets
|October 24, 2019
Summary
Food is a significant source of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), which can harm human health. Consumers must be aware of EDCs in their diet and make informed food choices to minimize exposure.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health
- Toxicology
- Nutrition
Background:
- Food is essential for human life but also a primary route for exposure to natural and synthetic chemicals.
- Certain chemicals in food act as endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), posing significant health risks.
- Identifying and classifying food-borne EDCs is crucial for public health, especially for vulnerable populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review food as a common source of human exposure to endocrine disruptors.
- To present the occurrence and levels of critical EDCs found in frequently consumed foods.
Main Methods:
- Literature review primarily using PubMed and other relevant scientific publications.
- Focus on data from the last five years, with consideration of significant earlier research.
Main Results:
- Food consumption represents a significant pathway for human exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals.
- Data indicates the presence and levels of various EDCs in commonly eaten food items.
Conclusions:
- The role of food as a source of EDCs for humans is substantial and cannot be overlooked.
- Consumers need to recognize food as a potential source of EDCs to make informed dietary decisions.
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