Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: “Unfortunately, you should avoid phthalates, you should avoid…”

“Phth is what I always tell people to look out for or fragrance. Fragrance is a big loophole, if you will, that you can drive a Mack truck through. Unfortunately, you should avoid phthalates, you should avoid fragrances when you get your cosmetic. Yes, the short term exposure reductions can, when sustained, change hormone levels in weeks and then in the long term contribute to reductions in chronic disease risk.” (51:28–51:34)

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