Gut Microbes May Help Remove 'Forever Chemicals' from the Body
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Research from the University of Cambridge shows that certain gut microbes can absorb and help expel 'forever chemicals' (PFAS) from the body, potentially leading to probiotic treatments to reduce these toxic compounds, which are linked to serious health issues. The microbes removed up to 75% of some PFAS in mice, offering a promising, side-effect-free approach to detoxification, though broader environmental and health strategies are still necessary.
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- Your PFAS Questions Answered by Professor Rainer Lohmann Technology Networks
- What Are PFAS? And Could Fiber Supplements Help Remove Them from Our Bodies? Boston University
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