Friday, March 18, 2011

Food (3-Ounce Servings)

Estrogen (in nanograms)

Soybean Oil

168,000,000

Milk

11

Potatoes

225

Peas

340

Ice Cream

520

Wheat Germ

3,400

Beef (no supplemental hormone)

1.3

Beef (with supplemental hormone)

1.9

Beef (with supplemental hormone) serving size equal to 1.5 tons (3000 pounds)

Estrogen amount in one human birth control pill













Sources: Food and Drug Administration; Hoffman and Evers; Scanga et al.; FSIS-USDA; Dr. Harlan Ritchie, Michigan State University; NCBA

In case you're wondering whether you should spend the extra money for 'hormone' free this weekend. Check this out before you do.

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