What are EDCs and why should you worry about them?
Published 11 Aug 20253 min 32 sec watch
Meets Patient’s editorial guidelines
- Share
- Discussion
- Ask Patient
- Audio Version
- Add to preferred sources on Google
EDCs are rarely discussed, but they're everywhere - and they can harm your hormone health: https://patient.info/news-and-features/what-are-edcs-and-why-should-you-worry-about-them
Design, video and audio production: Victoria Raw
#EDCs #EndocrineDisruptors #HormoneHealth #EverydayToxins #WellnessTips #PatientInfo #CHEMTrust
10 everyday foods high in vitamin D3 min 26 sec
Fatty liver diet - foods to eat and avoid3 min 49 sec
Simple ways to follow a Mediterranean diet5 min 1 sec
Adam Smith on using Calm's ‘Mind in Range’ collection1 min 30 sec
Adam Smith on speaking out about diabetes2 min 51 sec
Adam Smith on the stigma surrounding diabetes1 min 42 sec
Patient picks
Patient information leaflet
Are e-cigarettes safe?
E-cigarettes are devices designed to create the sensation of smoking and usually provide a dose of nicotine, without involving the use of tobacco. E-cigarettes (electronic cigarettes) are devices designed to create the sensation of smoking and usually provide a dose of nicotine, without involving the use of tobacco. Most smokers smoke regularly to.
Feature
What are EDCs and why should you worry about them?
Endocrine disruptor chemicals (EDCs) are chemicals that interfere with these hormones - produced by the endocrine system. Shubhi Sharma, Scientific Research Assistant, CHEM Trust Photo of Shubhi Sharma Shubhi Sharma is a scientific research assistant at CHEM Trust , UK - a charity that aims to prevent hazardous synthetic chemicals from causing.
Patient information leaflet
Diabetic kidney disease
To find out more about the kidneys and urine, see the leaflet called What do... What is diabetic kidney disease. Diabetic kidney disease is one of the causes of chronic kidney disease Chronic kidney disease , a long-term condition where the kidneys do not work as well as they should. In normal healthy kidneys only a tiny amount of albumin is found.
Feature
What is inflammaging - and why should women care?
Lifestyle and environmental factors Reducing the amount of processed food in your diet, limiting alcohol intake, and minimising exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals What are EDCs and why should you worry about them. Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) can be affordable and convenient, but many are associated with increased risks of conditions such.
Patient information leaflet
Recreational drugs
Recreational drugs are chemical substances taken for enjoyment rather than for medical reasons. Alcohol, tobacco and caffeine can be classed as recreational drugs but are not covered in this leaflet. Recreational drugs are usually st... These are published regularly. The latest statistics at the time of writing this leaflet are from the year.
Feature
How much meat should we be eating?
Many people are turning vegetarian and vegan for environmental, ethical, and health reasons. However, meat can also be a good source of protein and provides many important vitamins and minerals, including iron. Reema Pillai, a registered dietitian at Dietitian Fit & Co, explains that the UK recommendations are that if you consume more than 90.
Share your thoughts or experiences with others in our patient communities.