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Chemicals That M ake You FAT!. Y Liveto110.com. What are Obesogens ?. Obesogens are chemicals that directly or indirectly increase obesity through disruption of metabolic, hormonal, or developmental processes. A lter fat cell development Influence metabolism Promote fat retention.
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Chemicals That Make You FAT! Y Liveto110.com
What are Obesogens? • Obesogens are chemicals that directly or indirectly increase obesity through disruption of metabolic, hormonal, or developmental processes. • Alter fat cell development • Influence metabolism • Promote fat retention
How do Obesogens make you FAT? • Mimic estrogen • Higher estrogen = weight gain • Promote insulin resistance = Diabetes • Insulin is the hormone that tells your body to store fat • Increase the number of fat cells • Increase the amount of fat in a fat cell • Disrupt hormones that regulate satiety, energy metabolism, and appetite
Common Obesogens • Perfume and Fragrance is found in : • Shampoo • Lotion • Shaving Cream • Laundry Detergent • Deodorant • Airfresheners • Any product with the word “Fragrance”
Common Obesogens • Phthalates are found in: • Any product with Fragrance • Any product with Color • Soft plastics • Found in 98% of people • Levels are 1000x higher than other chemicals • Interfere in thyroid function
Common Obesogens • Parabens – preservatives • BPA, BPS – in plastics • Pesticides • Halogens – chlorine, fluoride, bromine • MSG • Heavy metals like arsenic • Nicotine • PPI’s like Nexium and Prevacid • Antidepressants
Detox! How do you get these chemicals out of our body? • Stop using toxic products • Research products on EWG.comSkindeep Guide BEFORE you buy • Infrared Saunas