Southern Californians are chronically being exposed to toxic airborne plastic chemicals called plasticizers, chemicals that make materials more flexible, used in lunchboxes, shower curtains, garden hoses and upholstery. The phthalates in the air are known reproductive toxins and carcinogens.
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University of California, Riverside
Airborne plastic chemical levels shock researchers
Southern Californians are chronically being exposed to toxic airborne chemicals called plasticizers, including one that’s been banned from children’s items and beauty products.
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Infants exposed to higher levels of DEHP before birth (a common plastic additive in vinyl furniture upholstery, garden hoses, shower curtains, medical tubing, and vegan leathers) went on to show more autism- and ADHD-related symptoms at ages two and four,…
* 👶 A study published in Med links early life exposure to DEHP, a common plasticizer, with increased likelihood of autism and ADHD symptoms. The research suggests this exposure may alter DNA methylation, a mechanism affecting gene function, with clearer effects observed in boys.
* 🔬 The study analyzed urine samples from 847 Australian mothers during pregnancy to estimate DEHP exposure and umbilical cord blood for epigenetic changes. It found that specific DNA methylation patterns mediated a portion of the link between DEHP exposure and observed autism/ADHD-related behaviors in children at ages two and four.
* ⚠️ Researchers caution that this observational study cannot prove a direct cause-and-effect relationship. The behavioral traits measured were based on parental questionnaires, not clinical diagnoses, and DEHP exposure was estimated. Experts emphasize that autism and ADHD are complex conditions influenced by multiple factors.
#Autism #ADHD #Plasticizers
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* 🔬 The study analyzed urine samples from 847 Australian mothers during pregnancy to estimate DEHP exposure and umbilical cord blood for epigenetic changes. It found that specific DNA methylation patterns mediated a portion of the link between DEHP exposure and observed autism/ADHD-related behaviors in children at ages two and four.
* ⚠️ Researchers caution that this observational study cannot prove a direct cause-and-effect relationship. The behavioral traits measured were based on parental questionnaires, not clinical diagnoses, and DEHP exposure was estimated. Experts emphasize that autism and ADHD are complex conditions influenced by multiple factors.
#Autism #ADHD #Plasticizers
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