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Endocrine disruptors

Endocrine di sruptors, put simply, are chemicals (manmade or natural) that can alter your endocrine (hormone) system. They can block hormone receptor channels or send mixed messages, allowing your system to believe you are already producing adequate amounts of certain hormones as they mimic them, thus slowing your natural production. It’s not a great idea to disrupt hormones as, when your body’s balance is upset, health and mood issues from minor to major may arise.

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