Definition of «estrogen mimickers»

"Estrogen mimickers" refers to substances that can imitate or mimic the effects of the hormone estrogen in the body. These substances may be naturally occurring or man-made chemicals that can bind to estrogen receptors and have similar effects as estrogen.

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* FYI: Tupperware would not typically have estrogen mimickers as it is made of HDPE or PET and does not have additives like phthalates, but cans certainly do. (wiserootsnutrition.com)
BPA is a potent estrogen mimicker found in most food can linings, some plastic wraps, and plastic cups and containers labeled # 7 in the little recycling triangle. (nourishbalancethrive.com)
Also organic and grass fed animals will be free of antibiotics and pesticides which are full of estrogen mimickers that can increase fat storage in humans. (grassfedgirl.com)
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