Pourquoi utiliser des perturbateurs endocriniens ?

Pourquoi utiliser des perturbateurs endocriniens ?

En clair, les perturbateurs endocriniens interagissent avec nos hormones, messagers chimiques indispensables qui commandent aussi bien le fonctionnement de nos organes reproducteurs que la régulation du taux de sucre dans le sang, le développement du cerveau, la température corporelle, la sensation de faim…

Quelles sont les conséquences des perturbateurs endocriniens ?

Via ces effets, ils sont suspectés de contribuer à de nombreuses pathologies chroniques ou développementales : troubles hormonaux et leurs conséquences (infertilité, puberté précoce, obésité, maladie thyroïdienne...), mais aussi malformations congénitales, cancers hormono-dépendants, et même troubles de l'immunité.

What is the endocrine system?

• The system of endocrine glands in the body. The endocrine system chemically controls the various functions of cells, tissues, and organs through the secretion of hormones.

What are the different types of endocrine disorders?

• Diabetes: This endocrine disorder affects the way your body uses the energy from the food you eat. Diabetes develops when the pancreas doesn’t make enough of a hormone called insulin, or insulin doesn’t work as it should. Thyroid disorders: Several conditions can affect the function of the thyroid gland.

What causes increased or decreased levels of endocrine hormone?

• Increased or decreased levels of endocrine hormone may be caused by: Failure of a gland to stimulate another gland to release hormones (for example, a problem with the hypothalamus can disrupt hormone production in the pituitary gland) Most endocrine tumors and nodules (lumps) are noncancerous. They usually do not spread to other parts of the body.

Can endocrine disorders spread to other parts of the body?

• They usually do not spread to other parts of the body. However, a tumor or nodule on the gland may interfere with the gland's hormone production. There are many different types of endocrine disorders. Diabetes is the most common endocrine disorder diagnosed in the U.S. Adrenal insufficiency.