The uninvited ‘guest’: How an invasive chemical threatens our health

Health By Sumit Jha Oct 24, 2024 Read the article

The threat is real. It is like a gatecrasher masquerading as a guest and playing a party-pooper. The difference, however, is that this party pooper plays with our health.

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Nonylphenol (NP), a chemical belonging to the alkylphenol category, is everywhere around us.

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Once in our body, it acts like oestrogen, a crucial hormone. Once it binds to oestrogen receptors, it disrupts the hormonal balance.

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This can lead to serious health problems, such as infertility, and growth issues in children, and even pose a higher risk of cancers without us even realising it.

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A recent study by Toxics Link, supported by the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), has revealed that NP is still being used in many products across India.

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NP isfound in textiles, leather, detergents, cleaning products, food packaging, cosmetics, construction materials, automotive products, agrochemicals, and paints.

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Essentially, this sneaky guest is everywhere, affecting our health in ways we may not even be aware of.

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