A new study finds that the coating on pills can make phthalates levels in the body spike 100-fold.
By Negrin P. Martin Environmental Health News 7.23.2009 Link to full article below
A new study finds that a single tablet of an over-the-counter medication can raise the levels of phthalates in the body by 100 fold before being quickly eliminated.
The protective layer that coats the outside of drug capsules contains enough of a phthalate to drive levels in those taking the drugs above the daily intake limits designated by food regulatory agencies in Europe.
While the phthalate and its breakdown products leave the body within one to three days, longterm use could keep their levels elevated and raise the risk of health effects associated with the endocrine disruptors. Taking phthalates out of medicines would limit exposure, say the study's authors.
Phthalates soften plastics and are commonly found in toys; health and beauty products; and medical tubing, medications and other supplies. The chemicals find their way into the environment to taint drinking water and food, exposing humans and wildlife. They are suspected of interfering with hormonal systems.
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