In the previous entry on laundry detergent, I had mentioned my dislike of the heavy, cloyingly sweet and oh so toxic-smelling odors of most commercial brands. What I did not mention is that these scents are actually chemicals and some "unscented" varieties of common products actually use scent-masking ingredients to make them scent-free. It is mind boggling!
A recent slideshow from Rodale points out 11 common diabetes triggers right in your own home. One of the culprits... stinky, scenty synthetic fragrances, which may contain phthalates! They are used in order to "fix" scent, in other words, they make the fragrance last longer.
Like BPA, phthalates are known endocrine disruptors, often used to soften PVC (more about this toxic plastic later). Endocrine disruptors cause hormonal changes and are thought to be one of the culprits in the earlier onset of puberty and obesity with insulin resistance.
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