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In one of the studies you cited, under Puberty... were they using organic oils that were tested and found to be free of pesticides and herbicides? Oils are concentrates so the herbicides and pesticides are also concentrated, making a small dose quite toxic. I don’t need a response or answer, just pointing out I would have to have questions answered and proof before I would believe lavender is an endocrine disruptor. It has been used for over 2500 years. Seems unlikely.

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Yep! Of all the examples in the world of endocrine disruptors - some of which are horrific, the NIH chose lavender oil as an example.

Industry hates the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA), which allows people to treat themselves without pharma intervention. That fact that NIH funds very little research into herbs and supplements has everything to do with politics - IMO.

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“Industry hates the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA), which allows people to treat themselves without pharma intervention. That fact that NIH funds very little research into herbs and supplements has everything to do with politics - IMO.”

YYEEEEESS!

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