Should You Worry About Forever Chemicals?

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS for short) are found in water to the extent that 100% of the population has measurable PFAS in their blood. PFAS are synthetic chemicals that are used in many products such as fire and heat retardants and oil- and stain-resistant products. Teflon coating in cookware is the best example of the use of PFAS and why getting rid of that cookware is a good idea. Because they are chemically stable, they are called forever chemicals.

The problem is that there are known health issues associated with exposure to PFAS. Among them are a reduction in immune response and increased risk of infections of the liver and kidney damage, increased risk of cholesterol and high blood pressure, as well as issues related to reproductive health. There may be more specific issues with other organs and organ systems. Research will continue.

The question is this: if they are forever chemicals, will they stay in the body forever? There is no known detoxification system that directly eliminates PFAS from the liver, but there may be hope based on a few recent studies. We’ll take a look at those on Saturday.

In tomorrow’s Insider Conference Call, I’ll discuss a variety of topics related to vaccinations as well as whether the COVID infection impacts the health of arteries. If you become an Insider by 8 p.m. tomorrow, you can participate and get your questions answered.

What are you prepared to do today?

        Dr. Chet

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