Obesogens: Chemical Invaders That Disrupt Metabolism; How to Prevent Exposure

Research shows that obesogens can disrupt hormones and increase the likelihood of weight gain.
Obesogens: Chemical Invaders That Disrupt Metabolism; How to Prevent Exposure
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Environmental chemicals might be silently sabotaging your health, gradually tipping the scales toward obesity.

These chemical invaders, known as obesogens, weave a complex web of hormonal disruption, altering our metabolism and setting the stage for long-term weight gain.

What Are Obesogens?

Obesogens are chemicals that, when consumed, disrupt endocrine communication. They interfere with the signaling of endocrine receptors involving different hormones, such as thyroid hormone or estrogen.
Zena le Roux
Zena le Roux
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Zena le Roux is a health journalist with a master’s in investigative health journalism and a certified health and wellness coach specializing in functional nutrition. She is trained in sports nutrition, mindful eating, internal family systems, and applied polyvagal theory. She works in private practice and serves as a nutrition educator for a UK-based health school.
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