Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate Metabolites May Alter Thyroid Hormone Levels in Men

Abstract

Urinary MEHP concentrations may be associated with altered free T(4) and/or total T(3) levels in adult men, but additional study is needed to confirm the observed findings. Future studies must also consider oxidative DEHP metabolites relative to MEHP as a potential marker of metabolic susceptibility to DEHP exposure.