Removal of Endocrine Disruptors for Environmental Protection

The endocrine system regulates all biological processes in the body from conception through adulthood and into old age, including the development of the brain and nervous system, the growth and function of the reproductive system, as well as the metabolism and blood sugar levels. Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that either mimic endogenous hormones, interfere with pharmacokinetics, or act by other mechanisms resulting in adverse effects such as compromised reproductive fitness, functional or morphological birth defects, cancer, and altered immune functions.