The Microbiome - The Nutrition Source
Jump to: What is the microbiome? How microbiota benefit the body The role of probiotics Can diet affect one’s microbiota? Future areas of research| The Nutrition Source
Jump to: What is the microbiome? How microbiota benefit the body The role of probiotics Can diet affect one’s microbiota? Future areas of research| The Nutrition Source
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large, complex group of synthetic chemicals that have been used in consumer products around the world since about the 1950s. They are ingredients in various everyday products. For example, PFAS are used to keep food from sticking to packaging or cookware, make clothes and carpets resistant to stains, and create firefighting foam that is more effective. PFAS molecules have a chain of linked carbon and fluorine atoms. Because the carbon-fluorine ...| National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical produced in large quantities for use primarily in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. NIEHS and NTP support research to better understand potential health effects of exposure to BPA.| National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Endocrine disruptors are natural or man-made chemicals that may mimic or interfere with the body’s hormones, known as the endocrine system. These chemicals are linked with many health problems in both wildlife and people.| National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Menopause is when your menstrual cycles end and you’re no longer able to get pregnant. Learn more about when it happens and what you can expect.| Cleveland Clinic
