Danish specialists see the reasons for the decline in fertility among men in the use of home chemistry. Also in the composition of the non-toxic products there are substances that weaken the viability of sperm.
Prof. Niels Skakkebaek from the University Hospital in Copenhagen, confirmed the negative impact of chemicals on semen, causing endocrine disorders. Moreover, it turns out that a very high concentration of chemicals is not needed for the side effects to occur, and moreover, the chemicals are accompanied by a “cocktail effect”. The research focused on the topic of endocrine disruptors. Similarly, German scientists have no illusions.
A typical concentration is enough
Out of 100 tested chemical compounds included not only in household chemistry, but also in cosmetics, textiles and plastic products, as many as 33 increase the level of calcium in sperm. Unfortunately, this translates directly into the hyperactivity of these cells, and therefore the enzymes that allow it to reach the egg cell are released prematurely. Their ability to receive hormonal signals from the female body is also reduced. The effect on the ovulation and egg cells of women is initially confirmed. The typical amount of chemicals present in the adult body is enough to cause these disorders.
Can you protect your reproductive cells?
It is possible to reduce the negative impact of substances contained in chemicals on fertility. They require us to make several changes in everyday life.
- Organic food – you can be sure that it is not contaminated with pesticides. You can buy it in health food stores or directly from farmers running certified organic farms.
- Our grandmothers’ cleaning products – you can clean yourself and the environment safely using cheap ingredients present at home, e.g. with 1/2 cup of baking soda and 2-3 tablespoons of vinegar, you will prepare milk for cleaning the bathtub, sink and tiles. Apply the mixture to a soft cloth and wipe the surface.
- Plastic and aluminum away – get rid of excess plastic cans and bottles from your home. These items contain compounds that penetrate the food, especially if we heat them in the microwave without transferring them to the plate. A better solution than drinking bottled water will be to buy a filter for the tap or reach for glass bottles from store shelves.
- Eco cosmetics – in special stores, also online, which offer organic cosmetics, we will meet a wide selection from soap, toothpaste to tanning emulsions. Let’s pay attention that they have ICEA or ECOCERT, i.e. an international certificate confirming the reliability of the composition on the leaflet of a given product. These cosmetics are usually made using organic plant ingredients.