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“FTA: > When scientists exposed pregnant mice to levels of bisphenol A equivalent to those considered safe in humans, three generations of female mouse offspring experienced significant reproductive problems, including declines in fertility, sexual maturity and pregnancy success.”

“This type of fat cell growth is most common during puberty, pregnancy, and during periods of chronic overnutrition. Hyperplastic fat cells are more metabolically favorable—they remain more insulin sensitive and produce greater amounts of adiponectin, an anti-inflammatory hormone.”

“FTA: > Rats fed a fiber supplement while on a high fat and high sugar diet show a much lower weight gain than those who did not eat the fiber, a study shows. A team of researchers says the study helps scientists better understand the mechanisms of weight control and energy balance.”

“Use of these essential oils is linked to abnormal breast growth in young boys.”

“Vitamin D is a steroid hormone that serves as a major regulator of immune function and plays a particularly important role in preventing respiratory tract infections. Vitamin D activates the innate immune system, which elicits an early antiviral response.”