12 Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) and How to Avoid Them (2023)
Your body is run by a network of hormones and glands that regulate everything you do. This system, the endocrine system, helps control mood, growth, and development, the way our organs work, metabolism, and reproduction. The bad news, however, is that this system is incredibly sensitive to outside influences. Synthetic chemicals in products like plastic, fragrance, household chemicals, or even the pesticides on food can influence the way your hormones function. The unfortunate reality is that we’re exposed to these chemicals daily, and unless we’re aware of the products causing the harm, then our endocrine system is under constant attack. What is the Endocrine System? The endocrine system is a system of different glands in the body that produce and secrete hormones that the body uses to control the following functions ( 1 ✓ ) : Respiration Metabolism Reproduction Sensory perception Movement Sexual development ...