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EDC Exposure

Never heard of endocrine disrupting chemicals before? No worries! In this section, we provide a simple introduction to what EDCs are, how humans are exposed to them, and why we as an organization focus on pregnancy specifically.

What are EDCs?

On this page we summarize the endocrine system and how EDCs disrupt it. We also highlight three common EDCs and the cocktail effect.

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Where are EDCs?

On this page we discuss how EDCs are ubiquitous, found everywhere in both the environment and personal care products.

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Why pregnancy?

On this page we justify why pregnancy is an important developmental window of exposure and how EDCs pass through the placental barrier.

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