Sentences with phrase «synthetic chemicals mimic»
More than 700 synthetic chemicals mimic estrogen in a toxic way, and their prevalence in our environment is on the rise.
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But some synthetic chemicals mimic these estrogen hormones by also binding to the receptors.
Not exact matches
There are more than 30 kinds of anabolic - androgenic steroids — the infamous» roids used and abused to promote muscle growth — but they are all synthetic compounds mimicking testosterone's chemical structure.
«Plastic proteins: Synthetic material mimics essential characteristics of natural proteins: With inexpensive chemical base, variety of materials could be as limitless as proteins are.»
In 1989 little was known about synthetic chemicals in everyday plastics and how they mimicked estrogens.
In the first prospective study of synthetic cannabinoids or SCs — the group of chemicals that mimic the effects of marijuana — researchers have found that symptoms of depression, drinking alcohol, or using marijuana was linked to an increased risk of SC use one year later.
Synthetic marijuana, sometimes called «Spice,» is made with shredded plant material coated with chemicals that are designed to mimic THC, the psychoactive compound found naturally in marijuana.
The drug contains a synthetic chemical that mimics the hormone progesterone.
Phthalates are synthetic chemicals which are able to mimic the natural hormones of the body.
By exposing basic chemicals to extremely high temperatures scientists were able to create the Synthetic Spinel, Corundum and Cubic Zirconia crystals to perfectly mimic the priceless gems — including the Black Prince Ruby; Stuart Sapphire; and the Cullinan II (the fourth largest polished diamond in the world).
In addition to the scents of fir trees, fireplaces and spices rising into the air as cookies bake, bring the chemical contribution of synthetic pheromones that mimic those produced by dogs and cats.
«Feliway» is an environmental spray that consists of a synthetic chemical that mimics the scent found in the gland near the lips of cats (the facial pheromones).