Recent research indicates that certain foods, including processed meats and butter, may elevate toxic PFAS levels in the human body.
Tom Perkins reports for The Guardian.
In short:
- The study found higher PFAS blood levels in individuals consuming processed meats, butter, and food from restaurants.
- PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals', are linked to serious health issues and do not naturally degrade.
- Surprisingly, unhealthy foods like soda showed lower PFAS levels, suggesting a need for more comprehensive food testing.
Key quote:
"We need more public health monitoring, especially of healthy foods, to make sure we don’t have unintended chemical exposures."
— Jesse Goodrich, USC researcher and study co-author
Why this matters:
This study underscores the hidden health risks in everyday diets and the importance of monitoring and regulating PFAS in food products.
