Hormonal & Endocrine Health

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) interfere with hormones like oestrogen, testosterone, and thyroid hormones. Even tiny exposures during sensitive developmental windows can have lasting effects. This section covers findings linked to substances that disrupt the body's hormonal system.

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coffee🥤 Beverages

Coffee linked to higher testosterone levels in men who drink more than three cups daily

Drinking more than three cups of coffee daily is linked to higher testosterone levels and lower body fat in men. Coffee appears to work by affecting how your body builds muscle and burns calories. If you drink coffee regularly and care about your hormones or weight, this connection is worth paying attention to.

Medium Concern

📰 News reportGoogle Health News

Aug 23, 2026

Coffee drinkers🥤 Beverages

Coffee linked to lower body fat and higher muscle mass in new study

People who drink coffee tend to have less body fat and more muscle mass than non-drinkers. The link held true across a large study of over 2,200 people, suggesting coffee's benefits go beyond just boosting energy. Researchers also found that coffee drinkers had different hormone levels, which may explain why their bodies look leaner and stronger.

Medium Concern

📰 News reportGoogle Health News

Aug 20, 2026

BPA-Free Plastic Bottles & Containers🏠 Household

BPA-Free Plastics May Pose Similar Health Risks With BPS Alternative

BPA-free plastics often contain BPS, a chemical that disrupts heart function and mimics estrogen just like the banned BPA does. If you've switched to BPA-free products thinking they're safer, you may still be exposed to harmful chemicals with similar effects.

Medium Concern

🔬 Peer-reviewedEndocrinology Journal / University of Calgary

20Mar 8, 2025

Fragranced Shampoos & Body Wash🧴 Personal Care

Fragrance chemicals in shampoos and body wash may disrupt hormones

Fragrance chemicals found in everyday shampoos and body washes can disrupt your hormones, particularly those that control reproduction. Products containing phthalates and synthetic musks expose you to these endocrine-disrupting chemicals during normal use.

Medium Concern

📰 News reportEnvironmental Health Perspectives / NIEHS

19Feb 20, 2025

Non-Stick Cookware (Teflon)🏠 Household

Non-stick pan coatings linked to thyroid and liver damage

Non-stick cookware coatings contain PFAS chemicals that build up in your body and stay there for years. These chemicals are linked to thyroid disease, liver damage, and a weaker immune system. If you cook regularly, switching to stainless steel or cast iron pans could reduce your exposure.

Medium Concern

🔬 Peer-reviewedThe Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology

18Dec 3, 2024

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Coffee linked to higher testosterone levels in men who drink more than three cups daily

Coffee linked to lower body fat and higher muscle mass in new study

BPA-Free Plastics May Pose Similar Health Risks With BPS Alternative

Fragrance chemicals in shampoos and body wash may disrupt hormones

Non-stick pan coatings linked to thyroid and liver damage

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