Exposure to phtoestrogens comes mainly through diet. This plant compound is widespread and can be found in a variety of foods such as herbs and seasonings, grains, vegetables, fruits and drinks. Some specific examples include:
See also antineoplastic therapy. broad-spectrum antibiotic one that is effective against a wide range of bacteria, both gram-positive and gram-negative. Î²-lactam antibiotic any of a group of antibiotics, including the cephalosporins and the penicillins, whose chemical structure contains a Î²-lactam ring.
Broad Spectrum Pesticides-Most pesticides fall under this category. Broad spectrum pesticides kill a wide variety of organisms when used. The good about them is they efficiently kill pests, however beneficial organisms are also often killed. Broad spectrum pesticides really become a problem when the pesticide can move out of the area where it was initially administered. This can happen through runoff or biomagnification. An example of this happening would be the use of DDT and it's impact on birds.