Endocrine disruption chemicals:

Endocrine disrupting chemicals interfere with the hormone system, either boosting or slowing the production of hormones.

Stimulating enzyme production describes a metabolic action, not the hormonal interference that defines these chemicals.

Inhibiting DNA production points to a genetic effect that is not the core mechanism here.

Increasing messenger-RNA sequencing is a molecular activity unrelated to endocrine disruption.

These chemicals mimic or block natural hormones, upsetting growth, reproduction and metabolism.

Bisphenol A and certain phthalates are well-known endocrine disruptors found in plastics.