Programming the Brain's Appetite Circuitry: Obesity-Promoting Effects of Early-Life Exposure to Bisphenol-A (BPA) - Harry Mackay

Year
2015
Organisation
Carleton University
Tags
obesity
BPA
Endocrine Disruptors
Leptin
brain development
metabolism
environmental health
Plastic Chemicals
public health
Canada Health
hormones
appetite regulation
Type Two Diabetes
toxicology
Obesity Epidemic
Summary

This research investigates how bisphenol A (BPA), a common plastic chemical, may contribute to obesity. By disrupting hormonal systems during brain development, BPA alters appetite regulation and metabolic set points. Animal studies show increased obesity and diabetes risk, suggesting environmental chemicals may play a significant role in the obesity epidemic.