THE HORMONE TAX: WHY PLASTIC & ALUMINIUM DRINK PACKAGING IS COSTING YOU ENERGY, FOCUS & DESIRE
Author: Jimmy Fizzle is the founder of The Living Culture and a lifelong student of hormone health, environmental toxins and longevity rituals. He translates dense research into simple, daily practices that support the "Jedi" mind, deep focus and hormonal harmony.
INTRODUCTION: WHAT YOU DRINK FROM MATTERS MORE THAN YOU THINK
Most people focus on the ingredients inside their drink, but almost no one considers the container it comes in. Plastic bottles and plastic-lined aluminium cans can leach endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) — substances that interfere with your body’s hormones even at extremely low doses. According to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, these chemicals impact reproductive, cognitive and metabolic health. Over time, this exposure may lower libido, disrupt cycles, reduce fertility, increase brain fog and affect mood.
Plastics and plastic-lined aluminium cans can leach endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) into your beverage. These compounds interact with the hormones that drive:
Libido, Mood, Sexual function, Mental clarity, Energy regulation
And they do so even at tiny doses.
PULL-QUOTE:
“If you’re trying to elevate your body, mind and desire… your drink container shouldn’t be fighting against your hormones.”
SECTION 1 — WHAT ARE ENDOCRINE-DISRUPTING CHEMICALS?
EDCs are chemicals that interfere with the endocrine system — the network of hormones that regulate everything from fertility to sleep to focus.
How They Disrupt Your Body
They can:
Mimic natural hormones, Block hormone receptors, Alter hormone production, Change how your body breaks down hormones
These disruptions can show up as:
Low libido, Erectile issues, Irregular cycles, Brain fog, Mood changes, Fatigue, Fertility struggles
SECTION 2 — HOW PLASTIC & ALUMINIUM GET INTO YOUR DRINK
A Harvard review notes that harmful chemicals removed from products are often replaced with something as bad or worse → "Harvard review"
The Leaching Process
Chemicals migrate into your drink when:
Plastics heat up (sunlight, storage, transport), The container is stored for long periods, The plastic is scratched, worn or old, The drink is acidic, alcoholic or oily, Aluminium cans rely on BPA-style epoxy linings
Common Chemicals Found in Beverages
Bisphenols (BPA, BPS, BPF), Phthalates, PFAS (“forever chemicals”), UV stabilizers, Plasticizers & preservatives
Even BPA-free cans and plastic bottles often contain cousin chemicals with similar estrogen-like effects.
SECTION 3 — THE EFFECTS ON LIBIDO & SEXUAL FUNCTION
Hormones are the foundation of sexual vitality. When EDCs disrupt those hormones, libido and sexual performance feel the consequences.
In Men
Reduced testosterone, Lower sperm count, Poorer sperm mobility, Increased erectile dysfunction, ejaculation issues, Testicular hormonal shifts
PULL-QUOTE:
“Men exposed to high BPA levels showed up to 7× higher rates of sexual dysfunction.”
(Factory-worker study, BPA exposure research)
In Women
Disrupted ovulation, Lower ovarian reserve, Menstrual irregularities, Higher rates of PCOS, fibroids & endometriosis, Fertility challenges, Reduced natural lubrication and libido
A New Concern: Microplastics in Ovarian Fluid
Recent findings show microplastics inside human ovarian follicular fluid, raising red flags about how packaging particles infiltrate reproductive spaces.
SECTION 4 — BRAIN FOG, MOOD & MENTAL CLARITY
Hormones don’t just influence your sex life — they shape your cognition, focus and emotional regulation.
EDCs & the Brain
Chemical exposure has been linked to:
Anxiety & mood instability, Poorer memory, Slower processing, Reduced focus, Neurodevelopmental impacts (esp. early-life exposure)
Why This Matters for High-Performance Humans
When your hormone receptors are scrambled, you feel it as:
Brain fog, Constant mental fatigue, Low motivation, Difficulty concentrating, Decreased drive (sexual or otherwise)
SECTION 5 — WHY GLASS IS SUPERIOR FOR HORMONAL HEALTH
Glass Is Essentially Inert
Unlike plastic and aluminium:
- It contains no BPA/BPS/BPF
- It has no phthalates
- It has no PFAS or epoxy liners
- It remains stable under heat, cold & time
- It doesn’t degrade or scratch easily
This means your drink stays pure — the flavour, function and chemistry of the liquid don’t change over time.
Why Lovers Potion Only Uses Glass -
24 day Lovers Potion Transformation
Glass is more expensive to ship and handle.
But the decision was simple:
PULL-QUOTE:
“We don’t craft potions for vitality and connection only to store them in packaging that leeches harmful chemicals into carcinogens.”
Your hormones deserve clean input.
SECTION 6 — HOW TO REDUCE YOUR DAILY PLASTIC CHEMICAL LOAD
Simple Everyday Swaps
- Drink from glass or stainless steel
- Avoid reheating food or drinks in plastic
- Don’t reuse old plastic bottles
- Store oils, sauces & acidic foods in glass
- Avoid plastic coffee lids when possible
- Clean dust frequently (EDCs accumulate in it)
Upgrade Your Rituals
Small changes stack up over time. Especially if you’re working on:
- Improving libido
- Balancing hormones
- Boosting focus
- Supporting fertility
- Reducing daily toxin load
This is foundational health, not aesthetics.
SECTION 7 — FINAL THOUGHT: YOUR HORMONES DESERVE A QUIETER WORLD
Your hormones are whispering instructions 24/7—telling your body when to desire, when to focus, when to calm, when to energise and when to connect.
Plastic and aluminium packaging introduce noise into that messaging system.
Lovers Potion chooses glass because your body deserves a clearer signal.
PULL-QUOTE:
“If you want to feel more signal of being alive, more present and more connected — reduce the chemical noise.”
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Explore our range of glass-bottled adaptogenic potions, crafted to support energy, mood, desire and clarity — without the endocrine disruption.
