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The dark side of the breastfeeding: In the light of endocrine disruptors Cover

The dark side of the breastfeeding: In the light of endocrine disruptors

By: Marouane Chemek and  Jan Nevoral  
Open Access
|Jul 2019

Abstract

Breastfeeding plays an essential role in the healthy development of a newborn, but human milk is obviously compromised by pollutants from our environment. The main contaminants of human milk with endocrine-disrupting compound (EDCs) have raised concern for public and environmental health. Bisphenol A (BPA), which can leach from plastics, are among the most well-studied. Since EDs are known to cross the mammary gland barrier and BPA may accumulate in the neonate, “BPA-free” products have been introduced to the market. However, recent studies have shown that alternative bisphenols (e.g. BPS, BPF) can be detected in breast milk, have ED activities and may have developmental effects similar to BPA.

Language: English
Page range: 32 - 38
Submitted on: Jun 27, 2019
Accepted on: Jul 15, 2019
Published on: Jul 25, 2019
Published by: Foundation for Cell Biology and Molecular Biology
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

© 2019 Marouane Chemek, Jan Nevoral, published by Foundation for Cell Biology and Molecular Biology
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