Are Your Clothes Hurting You?!

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Table of Contents

• Must Read Article💡

• Parker’s Breakdown: Polyester 🔑

• The Study 📖

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Must Read Article💡

Can polyester underwear affect fertility, cause impotence?

Are your clothes disrupting your hormones? Or could your favorite gym underwear be the cause for low fertility?

In this article by Theindianexpress.com, they discuss the dangers of polyester and how it could be effecting you. Here are a couple of the main points. 👇👇

• Polyester, a synthetic fiber made from coal, oil, and water, is linked to reproductive issues in both men and women.

• Tim Gray claims polyester can cause severe reproductive problems such as miscarriages, infertility, sterility, and impotence.

• A study on dogs revealed that those wearing polyester shorts for 24 months developed azoospermia and disrupted spermatogenesis.

• Polyester releases Antimony Oxide when in contact with sweat, a carcinogen that can cause liver, heart, kidney, and skin diseases.

Parker’s Breakdown: Polyester 🔑

Polyester, a synthetic fabric widely used in clothing, has come under scrutiny for its potential negative effects on human health. While its durability and affordability make it popular, research suggests that wearing polyester can pose significant risks, particularly concerning fertility and overall health.

A landmark 1992 study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that polyester underwear could act as a 100% effective contraceptive for men. This study involved 14 men who wore a polyester sling for 12 months. Remarkably, it was discovered that the polyester sling induced azoospermia (absence of sperm), effectively rendering the men infertile. The azoospermic effect was attributed to two key mechanisms:

1. Electrostatic Fields: The polyester fabric generated electrostatic fields across the scrotal area, disrupting normal sperm production.

2. Disordered Thermoregulation: The material interfered with the natural thermoregulation of the testicles, which is crucial for healthy sperm production.

Polyester's impact isn't limited to reproductive health. Continuous use of polyester clothing can lead to various health issues, including skin ailments, insomnia, and even exposure to harmful chemicals. When polyester garments come into contact with sweat, they release Antimony Oxide, a chemical known to be a carcinogen that can cause liver, heart, kidney, and skin diseases.

I recommend opting for natural fabrics like organic cotton, silk, and wool. These materials are not only more breathable but also free from the harmful chemicals associated with synthetic fabrics like polyester.

The Study 📖 

Effect of different types of textile fabric on spermatogenesis: an experimental study

The study investigated the impact of different textile fabrics on spermatogenesis using 24 dogs, divided into two groups of 12 each: one group wore cotton underpants, and the other wore polyester underpants. An additional seven dogs served as controls, wearing no underpants. The underpants were designed to fit loosely around the scrotal area to prevent insulation effects and were worn continuously for 24 months. During this period, researchers measured semen quality, testicular temperature, and hormone levels (serum testosterone, follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, and prolactin). Testicular biopsies were also performed. After 24 months, the underwear was removed, and the same parameters were monitored for another 12 months. Statistical analysis was conducted on the results.

Here’s what they found:

Polyester group:

• Insignificant changes in testicular temperature during the 24-month period.

• Significant decrease in sperm count and motile sperm, with an increase in abnormal sperm forms by the end of 24 months.

• Testicular biopsies showed degenerative changes.

• After removing the polyester pants, semen quality gradually returned to normal in 10 dogs; 2 dogs remained oligozoospermia.

Cotton and Control Groups:

• Insignificant changes in all measured parameters (testicular temperature, semen quality, hormone levels) throughout the 36 months.

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