Indeed, concentrations of known endocrine disrupters in rivers often seem to be too low to explain harmful effects in aquatic wildlife, says Kolodziej. (scientificamerican.com)
And, even these «[s] lightly elevated [levels] of endocrine disrupters in [the] milk of mothers with a seafood - rich diet [may be] associated with adverse effects on neurological development, foetal and postnatal growth, and memory functions [in] breastfed infants,» because «these contaminants may interfere with the endocrine [or hormonal] system.» (nutritionfacts.org)
While we are all affected by these chemicals, known as endocrine disrupters, your baby is particularly vulnerable.Because hormones orchestrate development. (megangarcia.com)