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Endocrine Disruptors-'Food' for Thought.
Raktim Mukherjee1, Parth Pandya2, Darshee Baxi2
1Shree P.M. Patel Institute of PG Studies and Research in Science, Affiliated to Sardar Patel University, Anand, Gujarat India.
Proceedings of the Zoological Society
|December 6, 2021
Summary
Environmental pollution contaminates food with endocrine disruptors, impacting health. This review focuses on foodborne endocrine disruptors in Asia, advocating dietary shifts for better endocrine health.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Nutrition Science
- Endocrinology
Background:
- Green vegetables, fruits, cereals, and pulses are rich in antioxidants like retinoic acid, ascorbate, and curcumin.
- Plant-based bioactive compounds can mimic or enhance natural hormone effects.
- Environmental pollution, including chemical fertilizers and pesticides, contaminates food products.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the presence and impact of endocrine disruptors in food within the Asian subcontinent.
- To highlight the health risks associated with foodborne endocrine disruptors.
- To advocate for a dietary paradigm shift towards improved endocrine health.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of scientific studies on food contaminants and endocrine disruptors.
- Analysis of the impact of environmental pollution on agricultural products in Asia.
- Examination of the role of phytoestrogens and xenoestrogens in the diet.
Main Results:
- Evidence indicates the presence of phytoestrogens, xenoestrogens, and other endocrine disruptors in food.
- These contaminants can interfere with the body's hormonal system.
- Food contamination from environmental pollution poses a cumulative risk to human health.
Conclusions:
- Dietary intake of endocrine disruptors from contaminated food is a significant concern in Asia.
- Conventional dietary recommendations may not adequately address the risks of endocrine disruptors.
- A shift towards mindful eating and awareness of food sources is crucial for endocrine health.
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