Cologne Connected to Sperm Damage
Many men wear it every day. Cologne. But the ingredients that give colognes their scents could also be damaging sperm, according to a new study.
Researchers analyzed the chemical composition of 17 perfumes and colognes and discovered that many contain compounds that have the potential to interact with hormones. One chemical, a solvent called diethyl pthalate, was found in 12 products and was linked to sperm damage in a 2006 Harvard study. Of course, sperm damage can lower fertility.
DEP is just one of 12 different hormone-disrupting compounds in the colognes. As an example, Georgio Armani’s Acqua di Gio contains seven compounds that interact with either estrogen or androgen (female and male hormones) or both.
It may be time to reconsider your smell.
Last Updated on May 27th, 2010
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