Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals

Introduction

The endocrine system regulates bodily processes through a system of hormone-secreting glands. Hormones, often referred to as ‘chemical messengers’ are molecules produced by an endocrine gland, which can travel through the body to impact various cells, tissues, and organs. The endocrine system regulates many of our physiological functions, including reproduction, metabolism, sleep, growth, the stress response, the immune system, etc. Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are environmental chemicals that affect the function of hormones in the body. EDCs have been associated with a range of effects[1]. They have been linked with breast cancer, endometriosis,…