Editorial: Endocrine disruptors in obesity
2024

Endocrine Disruptors in Obesity

Editorial

Author Information

Author(s): Asteria Carmela, Morpurgo Paola Silvia, Cerutti Nadia, Hall Julianne M.

Primary Institution: Metabolic-Endocrine Nutrition Service, IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi Sant’Ambrogio, Milan, Italy

Hypothesis

How do endocrine disruptors affect obesity and metabolic regulation?

Conclusion

Endocrine disruptors and inflammation play significant roles in the development of obesity.

Supporting Evidence

  • Endocrine disruptors can interfere with hormone action and contribute to obesity.
  • Inflammation is linked to obesity and can be exacerbated by excessive fat intake.
  • Certain chemicals like phthalates can disrupt sex hormones and increase obesity risk.
  • IL-16 is associated with inflammation and obesity-related metabolic diseases.

Takeaway

Some chemicals in our environment can make us gain weight by messing with our hormones. This article talks about how these chemicals and inflammation can lead to obesity.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.3389/fendo.2024.1526898

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