Plasticizers can lead to diabetes and obesity

Plasticizers and flame retardants can cause in humans, according to a study on obesity and diabetes. This is apparent from an examination of the British environmental organization ChemTrust for human exposure by synthetically produced chemicals, said the Federation for Environment and Nature Conservation (BUND) and in Berlin. Plasticizers and flame retardants are present in some plastic toys, electrical appliances, PVC floors and in the coating of food cans. Humans can absorb these chemicals through air, skin or food.
The literature review presented by ChemTrust that summarize nearly 240 studies show clearly that among the causes of obesity and diabetes and hormonal pollutants, said Sarah houses, chemical expert at BUND. In laboratory animals, exposure to chemicals such as bisphenol A was performed in the womb at a later weight gain and increased insulin resistance.There is therefore a danger that people with diabetes will be triggered, warned houses. The federal government must therefore ensure that the chemicals will reduce exposure of sensitive people, especially as children and pregnant women.

 "Plasticizers and bisphenol A have to be replaced with safer alternatives," called houses.Gilbert Schönfelder, a toxicologist at the Charité Berlin, said the diabetes and obesity have a global epidemic. Than previously thought would cause primarily poor diet and physical inactivity. "Recent studies show that the strain could have it with hormonal pollutants is an important and previously underestimated proportion," said Schoenfelder. Therefore, the preventive measures would be strengthened. Hormonally active chemicals should certainly not get into the bodies of children, but not in those of adults.To date, the hormonal effects of bisphenol A, especially for infertility, adverse effects on sexual development as well as prostate and breast cancer blamed. The controversial chemical is similar to the female sex hormone estrogen and affect reproduction and brain development.