Toxins in the environment affect our bodies

Even though it was banned from use over 20 years ago, DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) or its metabolites are found in almost everyone in the western world. This is due to its stability and capacity to accumulate in adipose tissue.It was used as a pesticide.
Long term exposure to neurotoxins such as heavy metals, may alter the morphology of the neurons and underlying cell structures, resulting in alterations to neurotransmitter and protein synthesis. These changes may lead to cognitive problems (learning, language and memory) and changes in personality including depression, delusions and hallucinations.
Both lean and overweight women who suffer from polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) have been found to have higher levels of Bisphenol-A (BPA) than controls. BPA has been linked to both insulin resistance and androgens, which may point to its role as an endocrine disruptor in the pathophysiology of PCOS. BPA is in plastics especially plastic bottles.