Endocrine Disruptors Are Depleting Vitamin D in Children

Children exposed to endocrine-disrupting chemical mixtures have lower vitamin D levels. The chemicals aren't just disrupting hormones. They're depleting a vitamin essential for bone growth, immune function, and brain development.

What the Study Found

A 2026 study from the HOME Study measured EDC biomarkers and their mixtures in children and found they were associated with lower vitamin D concentrations. The chemicals involved include phthalates, PFAS, and other common endocrine disruptors.

Vitamin D deficiency in children leads to weak bones, impaired immune function, and increased infection risk. If everyday chemical exposure is driving down vitamin D, it could explain rising rates of childhood vitamin D deficiency.

What You Can Do

Reduce EDC exposure: ditch plastic, filter water, choose fragrance-free products. Make sure kids get enough vitamin D through sunlight, diet, or supplements as recommended by their pediatrician.

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Source: EDCs and Vitamin D in Children, HOME Study (2026).