Watch This If You Plan on Having Kids (a warning about microplastics)
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January 22nd 2025
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In this video, Rhonda covers:
- How BPA exposure affects female reproductive health (a 50% decrease in viable eggs!)
- How BPA levels affects implantation success during IVF
- How BPA exposure during early life is linked to early onset of puberty in girls
- How BPA exposure affects sperm health and testosterone — even at moderate levels
- Microplastics are making their way into semen; what are the most common sources?
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- Silicone bakeware can release chemical compounds into food and air during baking, with children showing the highest modeled exposure.
- Prenatal exposure to a common pesticide is linked to widespread brain changes and slower fine‑motor skills in school‑age children.
- Microplastics may disrupt bone remodeling and blood cell formation, potentially raising risk for osteoporosis and other bone disorders.
- Microplastic-derived compounds form unstable heavy-metal complexes, making them highly reactive and prone to breaking down into harmful molecules.
- The average person inhales up to 68,000 microplastic particles daily, with higher concentrations in car cabins than homes.
