Dietary patterns and exposure to non-persistent endocrine-disrupting chemicals during pregnancy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Exposure to non-persistent endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) is widespread, causing various adverse health effects, especially during pregnancy. Diet is a major source of EDCs and the identification of dietary patterns that give rise to higher exposure levels is crucial. We aimed to explore the relationship between dietary patterns during pregnancy and exposure to non-persistent EDCs.

Methods

We included 640 pregnant women from the Barcelona Life Study Cohort (BiSC), Spain. Using food frequency questionnaires (2nd trimester), we estimated ultraprocessed food (UPF) consumption and Mediterranean diet adherence, and derived data-driven dietary patterns. Metabolites of phthalates, 1,2-cyclohexane dicarboxylic acid di(isononyl) ester (DINCH), chlorpyrifos and pyret

SUBMITTER: Warkentin S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12364790 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature