It turns out that not only food can be the cause of extra pounds.
New research has shown that people need to keep their house clean if they want to avoid excess weight.
An initial study in the US showed that regular house dust can carry chemicals (EDC), which alter the hormones and make the cells in the body to store fat.
Experts have shown that even a small amount inhaled of a saw may cause a similar effect. It was found that dust particles contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals, synthetic or naturally occurring compounds that can change the body.
Earlier studies have shown that substances EDC represent a number of other potential risks to health, and now it turned out that in addition to the harm to health, they can cause excess weight.
Dr. Christopher Kassotis, who led the research, said: “We were very surprised at how little you need dust to see the first disappointing result.”
The researchers collected dust samples from 11 homes and introduced them into the cells of mice. Seven of them stimulated the mouse cells so that they began to accumulate more fat.
Most EDC substances dangerous to humans during phases of intensive development, namely during pregnancy, early childhood and puberty, because of their ability to break important hormones needed for proper growth.
Despite the growing recognition of the dangers of EDC chemicals, in which the threat of dust, remain ubiquitous in most homes.
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