Unfortunately, my wife ate the SAD before we had our first child, and into his early years before changing our diet completely. I'm sure it lead to his Undescended testicle issue...“Phthalates Are More Problematic For Children, Especially Boys
Phthalates are bad for everyone’s hormones, but scientists have recently found them to be more problematic for boys than girls. An article published in the Journal of Neurotoxicology investigated whether exposure to phthalates during pregnancy could affect the emotional and behavioral development of two-year-old children. The answer was a resounding YES, but those effects were observable for boys and not for girls at that age.
- Shortened Anogenital Distance (AGD) — This is the skin between the anus and the base of the penis. Earlier studies have shown that the AGD is twice in boys as it is in girls, which is because of the high rates of the hormone testosterone. This AGD difference is not as pronounced in little boys exposed to higher levels of phthalates in utero.
- Undescended Testicles — Children exposed to higher amounts of phthalates in utero are more likely to have undescended testicles.
- Changing Masculinazation — This is best described by Dr. Fred Vom Saal as an aversion to “rough and tumble” play or reduced aggression.
- Scored Lower in Personal & Social Development — These skills would include the ability to interact and communicate with others and they are worse among boys exposed to higher levels of phthalates in utero.
- Emotional Discomfort — This is where scientists looked at scales of emotional reactivity, anxiety, and depression and found those to be higher among children exposed to higher rates of phthalates in utero.”
Shocking Study Finds Phthalates in Organic Dairy Products & Oils -- Guide
A shocking study found phthalates in organic dairy and oils, some of which marketed specifically to children. Mamavation investigates.www.mamavation.com