Endocrine Disruptors
Modern Mom's Wellness Podcast by Renata Filiaci and Jenna Johnston
Episode notes
In this episode, Jenna and Renata discuss Endocrine Disruptors. The endocrine system is made up of hormone-producing glands. Hormones are the chemical messengers of the body. They transport data and instructions from one group of cells to the next. Almost every cell, organ, and function in our body is influenced by the endocrine system.
Hormones are chemicals that coordinate different functions in your body by carrying messages through your blood to your organs, skin, muscles and other tissues. These signals tell your body what to do and when to do it. Hormones are essential for life and your health. Hormones affect nearly every process in your body, including metabolism (the way you break down food and get energy from nutrients), growth and development, emotions and mood, fertility and sexual function, sleep, blood pressur ...