Video: Chemicals in yoga mats can cause infertility in women

Researchers at Harvard University, USA, found an association between chemical products such as yoga mats and infertility in women.

Organic phosphorus flame retardant , also known as PFR , can be found in products using sponge foam such as car seats, sofas and yoga mats.

PFR can be absorbed into the body through direct contact, they are also separated from objects and mixed into the air.

Women with a high PFR have a 40% lower rate of pregnancy or childbirth than those with low density.