How Female Hormone Mimickers are Killing Men’s Testosterone

In our modern world, men are bombarded daily with female hormones mimickers. This silent epidemic is decreasing the root of masculinity: testosterone.

For the record, every man has some estrogen, the female hormone. But at the very least, men should have no less than 4 parts testosterone to 1 part estrogen. The greater the ratio – that is, more testosterone – the better. When the ratio shifts to where a man has more parts estrogen than testosterone, then all those feminizing things to happen in his body.

Little by little, men are being feminized with an overload of female hormones (estrogen) and female hormone mimickers (xenoestrogen). How’s this possible? From the foods we eat, to the products we use, these chemicals are widespread.

Read on to learn about this silent T killer and what men can do about it…

The hidden testosterone-killing chemicals

Thanks to the chemical industry, you’re putting untold numbers of endocrine-disrupting chemicals called xenoestrogens into your blood every day that mimic the female hormone estrogen. Here are some of the worst offenders . . .

Phthalates

Used to soften plastic. Found in vinyl flooring, detergents, automotive plastics, soaps and shampoos, deodorants, perfumes, hair sprays, plastic bags and food packaging

Bisphenol A (BPA)

Common in plastic products such as reusable water bottles, food cans, and dental sealants. According to the Environmental Working Group, which publishes its “Dirty Dozen of Endocrine Disruptors,” BPA is #1.

Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)

Used in water- and grease-resistant food coatings and non-stick cookware.

Bovine growth hormones

are estrogen-mimicking and growth-promoting chemicals added to commercial dairy products.

Metalloestrogens

are a new class of estrogen-mimicking compounds. They include a number of metals, such as aluminum, copper, lead, mercury, barium, cadmium, tin cobalt, and others which are added to thousands of consumer products, including vaccines.

When these estrogen mimickers get into your blood, they adhere to estrogen receptors on your cells. Since the receptors take in information for the cells, this allows the chemical estrogens to instruct your body to look and feel more like a woman.

This triggers a series of physiological events. For one, a man’s testosterone levels drop and estrogen levels rise. When that happens, fat starts to accumulate in his breasts and belly. His muscles shrink, and he become soft. He also feels tired or moody and lack sexual desire. It’s a vicious circle.

When estrogen gets the upper hand, it’s downhill from there.

Where Are These Chemicals Coming From?

Unfortunately, xenoestrogens seem to be everywhere – in our foods, skin care, personal care, and household cleaning products. Their effect on our body and overall well-being can be quite alarming, yet there are things you can do to avoid or minimize their effect.

Here are some key areas where these man-made “feminizing” chemicals can be found…

Food

• They’re found in most non-organic fruits and vegetables treated with pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers.
• They’re also found in additives and preservatives in beverages and packaged processed foods of all kinds, including cookies, sodas, breads, muffins, cereal, chocolate, ice-cream, and frozen foods.

Receipts

• Bisphenol A (BPA) is used to make thermal paper for grocery store receipts, bus tickets, airplane tickets, and most everything that’s “instantly printed” after your purchase.

Toilet Paper

• According to one study, toilet paper contains BPA. That’s because toilet paper is mostly recycled BPA-laden thermal paper mentioned above.

Plastics

• Plastic products may be the #1 reason why male testosterone levels are plummeting globally. They’re filled with estrogen mimics and other testosterone lowering chemicals such as BPA and phthlates.
• Think all BPA-free products are safe? Nope! According to one research report, many manufacturers simply replaced BPA with another less known chemical called Bisphenol S (BPS). This is equally as toxic, but research suggests in some ways worse than BPA. And even if they don’t have BPS, they’re likely to contain other estrogen mimics.
• The list of plastic products is almost endless and are a part of our everyday life. They include such things as plastic bottles, Tupperware containers, plastic bags, plastic toys, inflatable toys, garden hoses, vinyl flooring, vinyl shower curtains, and much more.

Canned Foods and Non-stick Cookware

• The epoxy lining in nearly all aluminum cans is made with BPA.
• Especially with acidic contents, like tomatoes or soda, then it breaks down the lining and you’re drinking BPA.
• Stainless steel cans are a safer alternative since they don’t use BPA linings as the case with aluminum cans.
• Non-stick cookware such as Teflon release endocrine-disrupting perfluoralkyl compounds when overheated.

Cleaning & Personal Care Products

• Most major brands of cleaning & beauty products are loaded with chemical estrogen ingredients, such as laundry detergents, dryer sheets, artificial air fresheners, fabric softeners, shampoos, moisturizers, deodorants, hair sprays, perfumes & colognes, spray tanning solutions, makeup, toothpaste, and personal hygiene products.

Old Water Pipes

• Not all, but some old water pipes were coated with BPA to extend their life.
• Numerous studies have found traces of BPA, phthlates, and other endocrine disruptors in the U.S. water supply.
• Highly recommended: Use a water filter!

Pesticides, Herbicides & Fertilizers

• One of the worst offenders is glyphosate, a herbicide developed by GMO giant Monsanto. It goes by the name of Roundup and is used on “Roundup Ready” crops. This means Roundup can be used on those crops genetically modified to resist the herbicide.

It’s never too late for men to make lifestyle changes that counter and avoid estrogen and xenoestrogen.

Now that you are armed with information, the power to boost your testosterone is in your hands. Learn as much as you can about how to optimize your health. Commit to making longterm changes that will support maintaining and boosting your T levels.