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Erin O'Hara: How can chemicals impact our weight?

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Sun, 15 Jun 2025, 12:44pm
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Erin O'Hara: How can chemicals impact our weight?

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sun, 15 Jun 2025, 12:44pm

Obesogens are chemicals that disrupt the body's normal controls and promote fat cell formation (adipogenesis) and lipid accumulation. These can potentially lead to obesity. 

Common types of obesogens include BPA, phthalates, herbicides, pesticides, PFOA and nonstick cookware and food additives.

Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara reveals how obesogens affect your body - and how you can minimise your exposure. 

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