Plastic bottles, etc. spurs chromosomal defects, feminine boys...ABC News says Y chromosom is going away...the real reason: Phthalates

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Phthalates are known to interfere withproduction of the male hormone, testosterone,and have been associated with reproductiveabnormalities. Numerous animal studies havelinked prenatal exposure to certain phthalateswith decreases in testosterone, malformationsof the genitalia, and reduced sperm production.The State of California notes five types ofphthalates—http://abcnews.go.com/Health/MensHealthNews/story?id=8104217 & page=1 & cid=_pitchlisthttp://www.home-water-filter.info/blog/estrogens-in-plastic-water-bottles-affect-our-boys/http://www.cyst101.com/xeno.htmhttp://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/41628/title/Bottled_water_may_contain_%E2%80%98hormones%E2%80%99_Plasticshttp://www.thefreelibrary.com/Plastic+ingredient+spurs+chromosomal+defects.+(Wrong+Number)-a0100110922http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1200/is_14_163/ai_100110922/http://journals.iranscience.net:800/Default/www.sciencenews.org/20030405/fob6ref.asphttp://www.nzhealth.net.nz/poisons/plastics.shtmlhttp://www.newsmax.com/health/plastic_smaller_penises/2008/10/10/139202.htmlPhthalates are found in a wide array of consumer products, including cosmetics and fragrances, pharmaceuticals, vinyl children's toys, automobiles and paints. Phthalates are known to interfere with production of testosterone and have been associated with reproductive abnormalities. Pregnant women and children should avoid products that contain phthalates but because there are no labeling requirements it is virtually impossible for consumers to know which products may pose a risk. NRDC and other groups are petitioning the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission to ban hazardous phthalates in consumer products and require that manufacturers provide ingredients information on the label. Stronger regulations are needed to protect consumers. The EPA should require manufacturers to research and test the toxicity and health effects of inhaling chemicals from air fresheners. Di-ethyl Phthalate (DEP): Has been associated with changes in hormone levels and genital development in humans. Di-n-butyl Phthalate (DBP): Is recognized as a reproductive toxicant by the National Toxicology Program and the State of California, and can lead to changes in genital development. Di-isobutyl Phthalate (DIBP): DIBP metabolites have been associated with changes in male genital development.