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.

TLDR: Obesogens are chemicals that promote obesity and may be found in food packaging, toys, medical devices, and even some foods we consume.

Links:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1xi8yNwyarBhQC2YFKAhKi?si=8UbTkvnoTae5vXoWRPcQWQ

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/what-are-obesogens

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2021.780888/full

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