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7. Acrylamide's Effects on Pregnancy

More research on animals has revealed the dangers acrylamide poses to reproductive health and how it inhibits fetal development. One of the few studies conducted with humans found that mothers with a higher acrylamide intake during pregnancy had less developed fetuses. Acrylamide in high doses can also cause testicular damage in animals and lower sperm count.

Acrylamide Pregnancy Reproductive Health Developmental Kelvin Murray / Getty Images

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