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Review
. 2021;74(4):432-442.
doi: 10.1007/s12595-021-00414-1. Epub 2021 Dec 1.

Endocrine Disruptors-'Food' for Thought

Raktim Mukherjee #  1 , Parth Pandya #  2 , Darshee Baxi #  2 , A V Ramachandran #  3
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Review

Endocrine Disruptors-'Food' for Thought

Raktim Mukherjee et al. Proc Zool Soc. 2021.

Abstract

Green vegetables, fruits, cereals, and pulses are all rich sources of antioxidants. Retinoic acid, ascorbate, proanthocyanidins, tannins, saponins, melatonin, curcumin, allicin, and alpha-lipoic acid stand documented in plants as bioactive compounds. The international dietary committee advocates a specific quantum of these natural antioxidants through diet. Interestingly, environmental pollution has indeed affected most of these farm products. The use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides and heavy metals in soil has a cumulative effect on human health. Enough evidence is available for the presence of phytoestrogen, xenoestrogen, and a host of other endocrine disruptors in the food. These plant-based nutrients can mimic or enhance the natural hormone's health effects. While endocrine disruptors are found in many everyday products, this review aims to address endocrine disruptors from food in the Asian subcontinent. 'Food for thought' justifies the paradigm shift towards good endocrine health by swaying away from the conventional daily dietary recommendations.

Keywords: Antioxidant; Bioactive compounds; Endocrine disruptors; Food.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of interestThe authors disclose there is no conflict of interest.

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EDCs from different sources like Fruits, Cereals, and Vegetables showing differing effects during the developmental phase
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