{"id":14224,"date":"2024-10-07T09:00:36","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T09:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medexperts.pro\/?p=14224"},"modified":"2024-10-07T09:23:37","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T09:23:37","slug":"how-can-i-cut-pfas-forever-chemicals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medexperts.pro\/?p=14224","title":{"rendered":"How Can I Cut PFAS \u2018Forever Chemicals?\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u201cForever chemicals,\u201d also known as PFAS, are everywhere. They\u2019re in our water, our soil<\/a> and in everyday items like cookware, mascara or waterproof clothing.<\/p>\n

And there\u2019s mounting evidence that this family of thousands of synthetic chemicals<\/a> can increase the risk of some types of cancer<\/a>, developmental and fertility issues<\/a>, and other health problems<\/a>. So it makes sense to limit our exposure to them.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s easier said than done.<\/p>\n

Public health experts say that it\u2019s ultimately the responsibility of policymakers to adopt tougher rules against the harmful chemicals, and for companies to stop using them. But in the meantime, how can you avoid PFAS, without turning your life upside down?<\/p>\n

Here are some basic steps you can take.<\/p>\n