Endocrine Disruptors in Baby Formulas: A Literature Review
Abstract
Baby formulas are foods designed and marketed for feeding babies. The use of baby formulas is increasing worldwide due to various reasons. In parallel, there is increasing concern about endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) in baby formulas. EDCs cover a large class of compounds able to interact with the endocrine system. EDCs can disrupt many different hormones, so they are linked to numerous adverse outcomes in human health. Babies are more sensitive to environmental toxins than adults. In this review, the type and amount of some EDCs in the composition of baby formulas in addition to their effects on health are examined. The evaluation of EDCs in baby formulas, which are considered a source for EDCs, has become necessary. Soy-based baby formulas are seen as a source of phytoestrogens for newborns. Organohalogens are high in especially milk-based. Pesticides are generally below the maximum limits. Phthalate levels vary depending on the package content of baby formulas. The phthalate level is higher in formulas with metal packaging. Although bisphenol A (BPA) exposure decreases with the spread of BPA-free packaging, it should be kept in mind that even very low exposures can cause significant health problems. With strict legal regulations, melamine exposure has decreased considerably. Given the susceptibility of babies to EDCs, it is essential to closely monitor the EDCs content of baby formulas.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Agricultural Engineering (Other)
Journal Section
Review
Publication Date
December 25, 2021
Submission Date
July 13, 2021
Acceptance Date
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Published in Issue
Year 2021 Volume: 35 Number: 3
APA
Yeşildemir, Ö., & Akdevelioğlu, Y. (2021). Endocrine Disruptors in Baby Formulas: A Literature Review. Selcuk Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 35(3), 272-279. https://izlik.org/JA29LP95SK
AMA
1.Yeşildemir Ö, Akdevelioğlu Y. Endocrine Disruptors in Baby Formulas: A Literature Review. Selcuk J Agr Food Sci. 2021;35(3):272-279. https://izlik.org/JA29LP95SK
Chicago
Yeşildemir, Özge, and Yasemin Akdevelioğlu. 2021. “Endocrine Disruptors in Baby Formulas: A Literature Review”. Selcuk Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences 35 (3): 272-79. https://izlik.org/JA29LP95SK.
EndNote
Yeşildemir Ö, Akdevelioğlu Y (December 1, 2021) Endocrine Disruptors in Baby Formulas: A Literature Review. Selcuk Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences 35 3 272–279.
IEEE
[1]Ö. Yeşildemir and Y. Akdevelioğlu, “Endocrine Disruptors in Baby Formulas: A Literature Review”, Selcuk J Agr Food Sci, vol. 35, no. 3, pp. 272–279, Dec. 2021, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA29LP95SK
ISNAD
Yeşildemir, Özge - Akdevelioğlu, Yasemin. “Endocrine Disruptors in Baby Formulas: A Literature Review”. Selcuk Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences 35/3 (December 1, 2021): 272-279. https://izlik.org/JA29LP95SK.
JAMA
1.Yeşildemir Ö, Akdevelioğlu Y. Endocrine Disruptors in Baby Formulas: A Literature Review. Selcuk J Agr Food Sci. 2021;35:272–279.
MLA
Yeşildemir, Özge, and Yasemin Akdevelioğlu. “Endocrine Disruptors in Baby Formulas: A Literature Review”. Selcuk Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, vol. 35, no. 3, Dec. 2021, pp. 272-9, https://izlik.org/JA29LP95SK.
Vancouver
1.Özge Yeşildemir, Yasemin Akdevelioğlu. Endocrine Disruptors in Baby Formulas: A Literature Review. Selcuk J Agr Food Sci [Internet]. 2021 Dec. 1;35(3):272-9. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA29LP95SK