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“Exposure to plastic particles alters sex hormones and promotes inflammation in rats, a new study shows. Estrogen levels in female rats that inhaled tiny particles of polyamide – commonly known as nylon – decreased and inflammatory cytokines increased.”

“Sex hormones mediate the body's immune response. For example, women mount stronger immune responses to vaccinations than men, possibly because estrogen enhances humoral immunity while testosterone is a suppressor.”

“00:31:14 - How estrogen, which upregulates telomerase and improves mitochondrial health, may be one of the factors in the advantage women have in telomere length and the cellular robustness of female aging biology -- an advantage that starts at birth, but may be undermined by sharing a uterine environment with a male fraternal twin.”

“BPA is an endocrine disrupting chemical that has been demonstrated to alter signaling mechanisms involving estrogen and other hormones. BPA exposure comes from many sources including plastic water bottles and receipts (BPA on the surface of the paper as a print developer).”

“The investigators obtained estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer cells and co-cultured them with adipocytes that were collected from female patients with or without type 2 diabetes who underwent bariatric (weight-loss) surgery.”

“Regarding testosterone, low to moderate intake may elevate testosterone levels while heavier consumption decreases it in men. Chronically, alcohol consumption reduces GnRH, LH, testosterone, and progesterone and increases estrogen/estradiol and FSH.”

“As adipose tissue accumulates fat, it becomes dysfunctional and can contribute to breast cancer growth by reducing glucose sensitivity and producing hormonal (e.g., estrogen) and inflammatory (e.g., interleukin-6) pro-cancer signals.”

“BPA is a chemical used during the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. BPA is an endocrine disruptor that can mimic naturally occurring hormones in the body like estrogens, androgens, and thyroid hormones, potentially altering normal hormonal signals.”

“BPA is classified as an endocrine disruptor because it can mimic naturally-occurring hormones in the body such as estrogens, androgens, and thyroid hormones, potentially altering normal hormonal signals.”

“The authors report that this translates to a more robust immune response among women than among men. The authors also pointed out that hormonal differences (such as higher estrogen levels in women) and sociocultural factors influence the differential COVID-19 risk profiles among men and women.”