Obesogens: Is being obese inevitable?

<p>Obesity rates are rising globally, but is there anything we can do about it? Obesogens, belonging to a larger group known as endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), have been linked to obesity-related metabolic conditions including insulin resistance and high blood pressure. Tune in this week as we discuss how obesogens promote obesity, common types of obesogens, and what we can do to reduce our exposure.</p> <p><strong>TLDR</strong>: Obesogens are chemicals that promote obesity and may be found in food packaging, toys, medical devices, and even some foods we consume.</p> <p>belong to a group of chemicals known as endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and may promote obesity by disrupting endocrine organs and hormones</p> <p>Links:</p> <p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1xi8yNwyarBhQC2YFKAhKi?si=8UbTkvnoTae5vXoWRPcQWQ"><u>https://open.spotify.com/episode/1xi8yNwyarBhQC2YFKAhKi?si=8UbTkvnoTae5vXoWRPcQWQ</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/what-are-obesogens"><u>https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/what-are-obesogens</u></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2021.780888/full"><u>https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2021.780888/full</u></a></p> <p>Socials:</p> <p>instagram.com/thelabdoctors</p> <p>twitter.com/thelabdoctors</p> <p>Credit for theme music: Fresh Time by Roa https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031</p> <p>Email: thelabdoctors@gmail.com</p>