Bad effects of estrogen are often linked to the estrogen allowing an influx of water and sodium into the cells, thus
affecting aldosterone production leading to water retention and HYPERTENSION.
Kopf and his co-workers wanted to know whether PBDEs
affect aldosterone.
Not exact matches
Aldosterone affects sodium, potassium, total fluid in the body, and blood pressure.
Aldosterone is important because it
affects the body's ability to regulate blood pressure by sending a message to the kidneys to increase the amount of sodium being released into the bloodstream.
Cortsol and
aldosterone mobilize nutrients, raise blood sugar, help the body control water, and regulate salt levels which in turn,
affect blood pressure and blood volume.
Aldosterone is the main mineralocorticoid hormone, and it
affects the levels of potassium, sodium, and chloride in the blood.