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Micro Plastics Research Roundup, microplastics and lupus, microplastics and testosterone, microplastics and Osteoporosis, microplastics and inflammation

Microplastics Research Roundup

Microplastics research shows that these microscopic bits of plastics are a real problem for health and wellness.

Phthalate detoxification pathway, phthalate genetic interaction, phthalate overview

Phthalates: Genes, Detoxification, and Diet

Phthalates are a type of chemical used as plasticizers to make plastics more pliable. There has been a lot of research on the endocrine-disrupting effects of phthalates. Your genetic variants may impact whether phthalates are a problem for you.

Estrogen metabolism, estrogen metabolites that increase cancer risk, estrogen genetic variants, steps to keep estrogen in balance

Estrogen: How It Is Made and How We Get Rid of It

Estrogen – from how much is made to how it is broken down – is dependent on both genetics and lifestyle factors and affects both men and women. This article explains how estrogen is made, how it is eliminated from the body, which genes are involved, and how this influences the risk of breast cancer, prostate cancer, and fibroids.

woman with pregnancy test in hand

Infertility and Genetics (for Women)

Your genes may be playing a role in your infertility — and knowing which genetic variants you carry may help you figure out solutions to try.

Uterine Fibroids: Root Causes and Genetic Connections

Fibroids: Genes, Root Causes, and Solutions

Uterine fibroids are a problem for a lot of women, especially after age 30. Fibroids are benign tumors that grow in the muscle cells of the uterus. This article will dig into the causes of fibroids, explain how your genetic variants can add to the susceptibility, and offer solutions that are backed by research. (Member’s article)