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electric fields above 10 mV/mm, and touching electronic devices can push these fields past 100 mV/mm.
These fields do more than just give you static shocks. They can
mess with your body's electrical systems. Scientists have discovered that these electromagnetic fields can affect cell membranes by changing how voltage-gated ion channels work. This
could throw off the electrical balance that keeps your hormone
production running smoothly.
The chemical makeup of polyester adds another layer of concern. Most polyester products contain phthalates, bisphenol A
(BPA), flame retardants, and antimicrobials. These chemicals can
disrupt your endocrine system. Your sweat makes things worse by
pulling these chemicals out of the polyester fibers faster. This happens because sweat contains oil that helps dissolve these chemicals, making it easier for your skin to absorb them.
These endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) enter your body
and can either copy or block your natural hormones. They do this
because they look and act like hormones such as estrogen and
testosterone. They interfere with your endocrine system, especially the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis that controls reproduction.
Your polyester clothes create an electromagnetic field that affects how your cells work. They also release hormone-disrupting
chemicals straight into your bloodstream4this gets worse when
you sweat. This combination helps explain why researchers keep
finding links between polyester clothing and hormone problems.
