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Pharmaceuticals
Ethinyl estradiol
A synthetic estrogen commonly used in hormonal contraceptives. It mimics natural estrogen but has a longer half-life and greater potency. Not used as a food ingredient but as a pharmaceutical material.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Apr 15, 2024
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Increased risk of thromboembolism, hormone-sensitive cancers, cardiovascular events, nausea, breast tenderness, potential endocrine disruption
Benefits
Effective oral contraceptive, regulates menstrual cycles, treats hormonal deficiencies