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Phthalate detoxification pathway, phthalate genetic interaction, phthalate overview

Phthalates: Genes, Diet, and Detoxification Pathways

Phthalates are a type of chemical used as plasticizers to make plastics more pliable. There has been a lot of research on the endocrine-disrupting effects of phthalates. Your genetic variants may impact whether phthalates are a problem for you.

Estrogen metabolism, estrogen metabolites that increase cancer risk, estrogen genetic variants, steps to keep estrogen in balance

Estrogen: How It Is Made and How We Get Rid of It

Estrogen – from how much is made to how it is broken down – is dependent on both genetics and lifestyle factors and affects both men and women. This article explains how estrogen is made, how it is eliminated from the body, which genes are involved, and how this influences the risk of breast cancer, prostate cancer, and fibroids.