Pervasive Parabens

In the modern world, the health-optimizing regimens we develop for our patients may be ineffective when implemented in an environment of pervasive, endocrine-disrupting chemicals. While patients are continually exposed to an alarming number of these toxic environmental agents, this article will focus on a group of chemicals known collectively as parabens (methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, and butylparaben).

Used as antimicrobial preservatives in many personal care, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical products, parabens have also been detected in wastewater, rivers, soil, and household..