Endocrine Disruption
TEDX List of Potential Endocrine Disruptors
sucrose
CAS # 57-50-1
Categories*
Byproduct/Intermediate/Reactant
Food additives and contact material
Household product ingredient
Medical/Veterinary/Research
Personal care product/Cosmetic ingredient
Pesticide ingredient
Plastic/Rubber
Unconventional Oil and Gas
Evidence Supporting This Chemical as an Endocrine Disruptor
Cao D, Lu H, Lewis TL, Li L. 2007. Intake of sucrose-sweetened water induces insulin resistance and exacerbates memory deficits and amyloidosis in a transgenic mouse model of Alzheimer disease. J Biol Chem 282(50):36275-36282.
*Category References
US Dept of Health & Human Services. Household Products Database.
US National Library of Medicine. Hazardous Substances Data Bank.
Waxman HA, Markey EJ, and DeGette D. 2011. Chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing. United States House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce Minority Staff.