More evidence essential oils 'make male breasts develop'

[Matt Cycle]

A suspected link between abnormal breast growth in young boys and the use of lavender and tea tree oils has been given new weight, after a study found eight chemicals contained in the oils interfere with hormones.

Gynaecomastia is rare, and there is often no obvious cause.

But there have been a number of cases linked to use of these essential oils.

The American study found that key chemicals in the oils boost oestrogen and inhibit testosterone.

Not everyone will have the same reaction to an essential oil.

The plant-derived oils are found in a number of products such as soaps, lotions, shampoos and hair-styling products. They're also popular as alternative cleaning products and medical treatments.

Lead researcher J. Tyler Ramsey from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), in North Carolina, suggested caution when using the oils.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-43429933

This was looking at younger men so not sure how it affects older people but if you've got moobs don't blame it on being overweight, blame it on the essential oils. 🙄

 

[mikeyB]

Gynaecomastia has been around for centuries before anyone thought of putting tea trea oils and lavender oil in soaps and lotions, and for sure it’s not getting any more common. As it isn’t a persistent effect - many people aren’t affected by these substances- it may simply be an association.

Cheaper then an implant if it works in women too.

 

[Amigo]

This will teach them for getting in touch with their feminine side! What young guys even like lavender? 🙄

 

[mikeyB]

Well, if there’s lavender and tea tree oil in Old Spice and Brut, I would have been wearing a bra at 15.