Hormone Health

How Parabens Harm Your Thyroid–and Ways to Avoid Them

Experts recommend limiting exposure to parabens, commonly found in many foods and skin care products.
How Parabens Harm Your Thyroid–and Ways to Avoid Them
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Zena le Roux
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Parabens are chemicals found in a variety of daily products, including soaps, cosmetics, and food. They are used as artificial preservatives to extend a product’s shelf life by preventing the growth of harmful mold and bacteria. However, their widespread use comes with serious consequences for our health.

Parabens have been shown to disrupt thyroid hormones, which are crucial for metabolism, energy levels, and mood regulation.

Thyroid Health

Parabens are endocrine disruptors that can affect levels of thyroxine, the main hormone produced by the thyroid gland, as well as thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), which prompts the thyroid to produce hormones.
Zena le Roux
Zena le Roux
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Zena le Roux is a health journalist with a master’s in investigative health journalism and a certified health and wellness coach specializing in functional nutrition. She is trained in sports nutrition, mindful eating, internal family systems, and applied polyvagal theory. She works in private practice and serves as a nutrition educator for a UK-based health school.