Male fertility is declining, and for years researchers have been trying to figure out why. The numbers are shocking, but between 60-80 million couples around the world are having a difficult time conceiving. A new study points to a likely culprit: Pesticides. Dangerous chemicals are responsible for decreasing testosterone concentration and more, causing male infertility. In today’s society, it’s hard to avoid these chemicals. They are everywhere—in the air, in the water. However, the consumption of organic food and cosmetics is one way to prevent damage as much as possible.
Study: Pesticides cause male infertility, the case for organic food and cosmetics
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