Infertility in men linked to the increased use of chemicals
July 26th, 2007 by 
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The rise in infertility has been blamed on the wonders of modern life – tighter underwear, the increased use of laptops and mobile phones, increased stress levels and poor diet.
There is also a secret threat to men’s fertility – chemicals. Maybe you think this doesn’t pose a threat to you or your partner because they don’t work in a laboratory, on a construction site or as a cleaner. If only it was that simple… Chemicals surround our everyday lives completely. From the moment a man gets into the shower he is inhaling and absorbing chemicals which are absorbed into the blood and pumped all around his body.
Chemicals such as parabens are widely used in skincare products to preserve them and have been linked to infertility and birth defects. Used in small quantities parabens are thought to be safe but with the increase use of multiple skincare products a day, we can’t really know how they will affect the body.
Both Parabens and Phthalates, a chemical released from plastic products, have been widely outed due to their potential risk to health and fertility. Research shows that these chemicals mimic and disrupt hormones causing infertility. The fact of the matter is, we do not know the true effect of these chemicals on the body.
If you are looking for skincare products free from parabens and phthalates, check the back of skincare packs and review ingredients or visit www.elave.co.uk
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