It has become apparent that even low levels of unwanted chemicals in the body can interfere with proper hormone balance. Unfortunately, many standard toxicology tests cannot detect these small amount of toxins in the body. These challenges have led the EPA to partner with scientists to conduct better methods of tracing low doses of chemicals in the body. The three-part strategy that is now used consists of collecting public data, analyzing the data, and using the results to improve testing.

Key Takeaways:

• Evidence suggests that even low levels of endocrine disrupting chemicals can interfere with the body’s hormonal signals.
• One difficulty is that toxicology studies often focus on one single chemical rather than a mixture.
• Despite imperfect testing methods, there’s still ample evidence on the low-dose effects of many chemicals.

“Adverse health effects, as defined by the committee, can include any biological change that impairs a person’s functional capacity or ability to handle stress, or makes her more susceptible to other exposures.”

Read more: https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/lifestyle/health-fitness/2020/07/21/wellness-can-low-doses-of-chemicals-affect-your-health/112603620/