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A Small Plastic Detox Study. A Big Breakthrough in Fertility.

3 out of 5 couples conceived, resulting in 4 live births¹

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Infertility rates
continue to increase

84% more women are living with infertility today than in 1990².
50% of men’s average sperm counts have declined since the 1970s, accelerating after 2000³.
Miscarriage rates rose from about 13% of pregnancies in younger women in the 1970s to ~15% in the 1990s–2000s⁴.
38% more children in the U.S. are now diagnosed with developmental disabilities than two decades ago⁵.
About 99% of umbilical cord blood samples contain plastic‑related chemicals, and microplastics have been found in 100% of placenta samples in recent studies^{6, 7}.

Your Environment Impacts Health and Fertility More
Than Genetics

A Plastic Detox Intervention for
Improved Fertility Outcomes

Dr. Shanna Swan and Action Science Initiative, powered by the Million Marker Research Institute, helped couples uncover how everyday chemical exposures may be impacting their fertility. Using Million Marker’s Exposure Tests, participants measured levels of bisphenols, phthalates, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals, then received clear, personalized guidance to reduce those exposures through simple lifestyle changes.

Follow-up testing showed real progress: Bisphenol and phthalate levels dropped significantly, and men saw possible improvements in sperm count.

While small, the pilot demonstrates that when people understand and act on their exposures, meaningful health changes can follow.

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