Using everyday products during pregnancy can affect newborn’s metabolism, study finds

A newly published study by researchers from Emory University, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Columbia University found that a mother’s exposure to phthalates during pregnancy can affect their newborn’s metabolism and brain development.

Phthalates are a group of widely used plasticizers commonly found in a variety of cosmetics and personal care products, such as shampoos, soaps, and detergents, as well as plastic food and beverage containers. Previous research showed…

Continue Reading


News Source: www.sciencedaily.com

Comments

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *