A study from Kumamoto University in Japan has linked prenatal exposure to chemicals classified as phenols to a significant increase in the risk of asthma later in life.
Phenols are widely used in consumer products such as makeup, lotions, cleaning agents, and plastics, and exposure in small amounts is considered safe. However, they can potentially disrupt the endocrine system, the part of the body that makes and releases hormones. This may have long-term harmful health effects, including a heightened risk of allergy-related conditions, including asthma.
