Type: Toxin
Name: Phthalates (DBP, DEHP, DEP)
RDA: 0
Importance- to Body: Toxin: Respiratory, Eye, Skin, Other
Distribution- in Body: Skin, Respiratory System, Eyes
Excess Effects: Headaches, Dizziness, Eye Irritant, Skin Irritant, and Throat Irritant
Deficiency Effects: None Listed
Food Sources: Processed Meat, Dairy, Fast Food
Environmental/Geographic Sources: Perfumes, Hair Spray, Soap, Shampoo, Skin Cleanser, Skin Moisturizers, Nail Polish, Shower curtains, Wall paper, Plastic Wrap, Food Packaging, Toys, Medical Tubing, Fluid Bags, Detergents, Plastic Gloves, Flooring, Building Materials, Adhesives, Wood Finishes
Supplemental information: Preservative, used to soften and increase flexibility of plastic and vinyl
Works Cited:
Norton, Amy. “Unhealthy Phthalates Found in Restaurant Food.” WebMD, WebMD, 29 Mar. 2018, www.webmd.com/diet/news/20180329/unhealthy-phthalates-found-in-restaurant-food.