PFAs in Podcasts
conceptPolyfluoroalkyl substances, a group of man-made chemicals linked to health issues, also known as PFAs.
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that weren't present during evolution, like forever chemicals, PFAS compounds, there was never any evolutionary pressure for nature to evolve proteins to break down such compounds.
And then there are the immunotoxins, which weaken the immune system, like PFAs, the polyfluoroalkyls, and mold toxins. So where are they hiding? Well, synthetic material in our cars and homes release semi-volatile organic compounds, or SVOCs, like phthalates, polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly called PFAs, and flame retardants when they're heated.