Plastics containers and packaging can decrease normal Testosterone levels in men, children and fetuses
Using plastics containers and plastic packaging will increase your estrogen levels which cause testosterone levels to decrease. This is true because plastics contain Xenohormones like Xenoestrogens such as PCB, BPA and Phthlalates. These Xenohormones act like estrogen.
Plastic containers and packaging have been shown to lower testosterone levels in men, young kids and pregnant mothers.
German researchers from the University of Goethe in Frankfurt found that estrogen like compounds leached into the water from the plastic bottled water container are significantly more harmful than previously thought.
Our lifestyle and environment impacts testosterone levels. See Natural Ways to Increase Testosterone.
Why Testosterone is important to good health
Testosterone is very important to a man's health, but also to women's health. In addition to being an important aphrodisiac, testosterone helps (i) build muscle mass and strength, (ii) build bone density and strength, (iii) prevent excess fat gain, (iv) maintain a stable emotional state, (v) keep our immune system strong to prevent disease, and (vi) maintain mental freshness.
Healthy testosterone levels are essential to maintain peak athletic performance.
How to limit exposure to Xenohormone contamination
As researchers have found that xenoestrogens are leached from plastic containers and plastic packaging by foods and fluids, here are a few ways we can avoid this common contamination:
• Buy all beverages from glass bottle or aluminum containers, instead of fluids contained in plastic.
• Avoid plastic water bottles and plastic bottled water.
•. Cook using stainless steel pans and nonplastic utensils and microwave using glass instead of using plastic containers.
• Use glass plates, glasses and cups at home, instead of using plastic.
Rebel against the plastic culture . . . and get outside and dirty instead!
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