00:00Phthalates, also known as everywhere chemicals, are added to consumer products such as food storage, containers, shampoo, makeup, perfume, PVC plumbing pipes, vinyl flooring, and even some children's toys.
00:13They are essentially synthetic chemicals that contribute to inflammation and systemic inflammation in the coronary arteries, which can accelerate existing disease and lead to acute events, including mortality, explains senior author Dr. Leonardo Trisand, a professor of pediatrics and population health.
00:32A new study published in the journal eBiomedicine examines urine samples containing chemical breakdown products left by DEHP, which is commonly connected to cardiovascular disease.
00:44Lead study author Sarah Hyman explains,
00:47By highlighting the connection between phthalates and a leading cause of death across the world, our findings add to the vast body of evidence that these chemicals present a tremendous danger to human health.
00:58Researchers suggest you avoid plastics as much as you can.
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