04 Aug 2022 --- Scientists in South Korea have demonstrated that harmful endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), including phthalates and bisphenol A (BPA) found in consumer packaging, may damage the mammalian liver and cause metabolic diseases, particularly in mixture forms. The Chung-Ang University researchers evaluated the impact of toxic EDCs on liver function and metabolic homeostasis. Humans are constantly exposed to these chemicals through consumer products, including plastics, aluminum cans, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
