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The Science

At P2i, we firmly believe that what you eat, drink, use, and where you live—shapes the health of women, children, and families.

What you Eat

The research reveals a strong connection between environmental and childhood and maternal health; these are everyday exposures that often go unnoticed.

We have found that certain foods, especially those that are heavily processed or chemically altered, can dramatically increase health risks. Food can be contaminated with pesticides, plastics, and phthalates–causing harm to pregnant women and their children. Additionally, prenatal vitamins—depending on their ingredients—may contain heavy metals and other contaminants that further contribute to neurodevelopmental concerns.

What you Drink

What you drink matters deeply to maternal health and child development.

Research highlights the alarming trend of chemicals like PFAS (also known as “forever chemicals”) and microplastics increasingly contaminating household water supplies. Moreover, the plastic linings in soda cans and various beverage containers are found to be releasing harmful substances into our drinks. These contaminants, often undetectable and tasteless, have been associated with disruptions in neurodevelopment and are now recognized as significant threats to childhood maternal health.

What you Use

What you wear and put on you and your family goes far beyond comfort and style—it can impact lifelong health.

Research has shown that many everyday items, such as clothing, diapers, hygiene products, personal care products, and baby bottles, can contain harsh chemicals and microplastics. It’s concerning to learn that many of these items are treated with flame retardants, phthalates and other synthetic additives, which may release toxics that can be absorbed through the skin or inhaled over time. We understand the importance of making safe choices for ourselves and our loved ones, and this information is crucial for making informed decisions about the products we use every day.

Where you Live

Where you live plays a crucial role in your family’s health and your child’s development.

Research demonstrates that exposure to environmental toxics—such as pesticides, air pollution, and poor indoor air quality—can significantly increase the risk of adverse health outcomes. However, the good news is that many of these hazards are preventable. Many homes and neighborhoods are surrounded by invisible hazards, including chemical residues and polluted air, that children inhale and absorb every day. By taking proactive measures, we can reduce these toxic exposures, both inside and outside the home, and thereby improve childhood and maternal health.

Your Health Impacted

Chemicals in our homes

Toxic chemicals are everywhere, including in your prenatal vitamins–putting you and your family at risk…

  • We recommend all women take a prenatal vitamin before and during pregnancy to improve outcomes.
  • But did you know that more than 80% of vitamins studied in the USA contained heavy metals like lead, mercury, and arsenic?
  • The FDA requires no vitamin or supplement to have post-production testing to assure purity.

Look for the P2i brand on your vitamin – it means that it has been tested and is free of the toxic chemicals that concern us. With P2i, you can look for a seal that assures you that science and information are aligned!

Infertility

We have seen increases in infertility around the globe

  • Sperm counts have dropped 
  • Female infertility has increased by 80 % in just 30 years
  • And the explanations are both broad and deep

But at the heart of this lies the impact chemical toxics have on our health, with endocrine disruptors interfering with ovulation, hormones, sperm function, and sperm behavior. P2i helps you navigate information by measuring your bioburden, providing a seal of approval for products that meet stringent safety requirements, and setting up information to empower you and your family.

Premature Births

In the United States, 1 in 10 children are born prematurely.

  • That is 20% higher than our neighbors in Mexico, Canada, and Europe.
  • Air pollution is a worrisome risk for preterm birth.
  • And, exposure to pesticides is linked to preterm birth

Setting a home up for success with air filtration, removing dust and pesticides, may be the first step to improving the US preterm birth rate! The rest lies on the shoulders of our regulatory industries to clean our air and products!

Metabolic Disorders

We have seen a 70% increase in diabetes and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) over the last twenty years that cannot be explained by genetics alone.

  • Weight, lifestyle, and genetics all contribute
  • Physical activity is an essential factor
  • But so are air pollution and tobacco use.  It is more than calories in and calories out.

Endocrine-disrupting hormones, known as obesogens, are present in many of the products we use in our everyday lives. Think plastics and pesticides. They disrupt metabolism and are chemicals that lead to increased fat storage. What obesogens have you encountered in your daily products? P2i provides education, bioburden testing, and AI interpretation of your lab results, guided by world experts.

Autism – It’s complicated

Autism has increased by over 300% in just the last 20 years…genes have not changed in a twenty-year period, so what is the issue?

  • Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are complex and multifactorial, related to genes and the environment.
  • Our health care systems and experts are better at diagnosing ASD as knowledge and awareness have increased.

While we cannot change our genetic make-up, we CAN decrease our exposure to environmental toxics like plastics, phthalates, and pesticides that are all associated with the rise in ASD. Measure your bioburden and accept only products that are P2i certified clear of these toxicants!

Asthma

6.2 million children have asthma and exposure to environmental chemicals can worsen asthma symptoms.

  • Asthma typically begins during childhood and is a significant reason for missed school days.
  • It’s a chronic disease with breathing problems, wheezing, and shortness of breath
  • It can interfere with children’s daily activities and stress the family.

Exposure to air pollution is associated with an increased risk of asthma. Traffic-related air pollution, which includes polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), particulate matter (PM), nitrogen dioxide (NO2 ), and ozone, is a significant contributor. Sometimes, just clean air in the household with proper HEPA filters can make all the difference.

Cancer

We have seen increases in childhood cancers, cancer in young adults, and women’s cancer.

  • Some endocrine-disrupting chemicals can cause cancer
  • Look only as far as: dioxin and cadmium for breast and thyroid cancer; arsenic, asbestos, and dioxin for prostate cancer; and organochlorines/organohalogens for testicular cancer.
  • These endocrine disruptors are present in many everyday products.

Empowering women with knowledge and enabling them to make informed choices for their families can lead to improved long-term health. Utilize P2i for bioburden testing, consulting with a certified clinician to interpret results, and educating the community.

Early Puberty

Puberty is occurring at a younger age, with the average age decreasing by almost one year over the past 12 years.

  • Genetics and nutrition are well-known influences
  • Increasing evidence suggests a role for chemicals that interfere with hormones, called endocrine disruptors
  • These are found in plastics, cosmetics, pesticides, and processed foods; they represent widespread, unavoidable exposures in modern life.

Information is knowledge, and the surest way to protect our families is to recognize risks, acknowledge solutions, and measure bioburden to know our own exposures.

Male Infertility

Male infertility is on the rise.

  • Alcohol, obesity, and tobacco are well-known risk factors.
  • But endocrine-disrupting chemicals have been shown to disrupt hormones-whether it is synthesis, secretion, transport, or binding- or they can eliminate hormone effects altogether.
  • There can actually be structural damage to the testes and the cells that produce sperm.

Pesticides, some plastics, BPA, and phthalates are all implicated in this issue. Knowing your level of these chemicals can help you determine the best avoidance strategy. Knowledge is power!

Childhood Leukemia

Childhood leukemia has increased by 35% in just the last 35 years.

  • It is the second leading cause of death for children ages 1-14; 10,000 children are diagnosed each year with cancer.
  • There is a very complex interplay between genetic, immune, and chemical factors.
  • But most childhood leukemias are diagnosed before the age of five.

What is worrisome about this most vulnerable time in a child’s life? We know that pesticides, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in combustion exhaust, secondhand tobacco smoke, and chlorinated hydrocarbons are potential risk factors for childhood leukemia. Environment matters.