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In 1941 the Food and Drug Administration approved the use of diethylstilbestrol (DES), the first synthetic chemical to be marketed as an estrogen and one of the first to be identified as a hormone disruptora chemical that mimics hormones. Although researchers knew that DES caused cancer and disrupted sexual development, doctors prescribed it for millions of women, initially for menopause and then for miscarriage, while farmers gave cattle the hormone to promote rapid weight gain. Its residues, and those of other chemicals, in the American food supply are changing the internal ecosystems of human, livestock, and wildlife bodies in increasingly troubling ways.In this gripping exploration, Nancy Langston shows how these chemicals have penetrated into every aspect of our bodies and ecosystems, yet the U.S. government has largely failed to regulate them and has skillfully manipulated scientific uncertainty to delay regulation. Personally affected by endocrine disruptors, Langston argues that the FDA needs to institute proper regulation of these commonly produced synthetic chemicals.
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As a new parent, I found this book critical in understanding how chemicals affect our kids' health. The connections made to DES were eye-opening. I feel more informed about what to avoid around my children.
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Carlos Mendez
A Must-Read for Parents
As a new parent, I found this book critical in understanding how chemicals affect our kids' health. The connections made to DES were eye-opening. I feel more informed about what to avoid around my children.
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Samuel Johnson
Interesting Perspective but Lacks Depth
The book provides some fascinating insights on hormone disruptors, especially related to DES. However, I felt some sections were a bit rushed and could've used more examples. Still, it opened my eyes to some important issues!
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Samuel Johnson
Interesting Perspective but Lacks Depth
The book provides some fascinating insights on hormone disruptors, especially related to DES. However, I felt some sections were a bit rushed and could've used more examples. Still, it opened my eyes to some important issues!
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Leila Tan
Disappointed with Delivery Time
While I think the content is crucial, my copy of 'Hormone Disruptors and the Legacy of DES' took way longer to arrive than expected. It arrived a bit dog-eared too, which was frustrating. Still, the info in the book is informative!
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