Steven Bartlett with Dr Yvonne Burkart
Everyday products can contain poorly disclosed chemicals linked in the book to concerns about infertility, cancer, and childhood obesity. The authors argue that consumers are participating in a large, poorly understood exposure experiment.
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in plastics and personal care products can mimic biological hormones, meaning they may trigger cellular changes even at very low doses.
Manufacturers can hide known carcinogens and hormone disruptors under the ingredient label "fragrance" or "parfum," making scented cosmetics and household products a major source of daily exposure.
Heating food in plastic containers or using degraded non-stick cookware can release microplastics that persist in human organs and contribute to chronic inflammation.