Endocrine Abstracts

The onset of puberty is changing in western countries. Puberty is the activation of the reproductive system, and is initiated by a complex series of events that are not fully understood. BMI has been linked to the advancement of puberty, but is unlikely to be the whole story as girls with a normal BMI are also advancing through puberty earlier. It is well known that western diets are high in calories, but the high salt content in these diets has been overlooked as a potential ...