Abstract

The use of chemicals in the food industry and their manipulation has become a common occurrence. This raises concerns about the potential risks associated with prenatal exposure to these substances. It is important to understand how they can affect the fetus without the mother’s knowledge. The objective of this review was to examine the relationship between hormone disruption and other endocrine abnormalities in the context of the constant consumption of genetically modified foods and overexposure to chemicals used directly and indirectly in the agri-food industry. Conversely, the various classes of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) have been demonstrated to disrupt endocrine homeostasis and are directly linked to the functioning of the different body glands, including the testicles, thyroid, ovaries, and so forth. However, there is also a possibility that they may be associated with an increased risk of gastrointestinal tract cancers, although this is not yet well-established. It can be hypothesised that the changes caused by genetically modified organisms (GMOs) may have metabolic effects in the medium and long term, such as the proliferation of adipocyte tissue. It can also be deduced that EDCs cause chronic pathologies when they are consumed frequently or when they are present in the environment. It is of the utmost importance that the general population is aware of the existence of EDCs, as this will enable them to ascertain whether they have been exposed and, if so, to make a timely diagnosis and, consequently, an appropriate treatment.

Keywords

ChemicalsEndocrine DisruptionFoodPathologies

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Perla D. Serrano-López, Frida B. Ocampo-Juárez, Alexandra Magaña-Rodríguez, José A. Téllez Morales. Impact on Hormone Disruption and Other Endocrine Abnormalities by Genetically Modified Foods and Other Contaminants in the Food Industry. Food and Drug Safety. 8 April 2025. https://doi.org/10.55121/fds.v2i1.223
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