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This may be a dumb questions, but how hard would it be to make something for us to stop these chemicals from damaging us or, at least, reduce the impact? Is it
by alecsm 3y ago
This may be a dumb questions, but how hard would it be to make something for us to stop these chemicals from damaging us or, at least, reduce the impact? Is it even possible?
- rtaylorgarlock 3y agoEven with these chemicals being as difficult as they are to verifiably remove, I can only imagine it'll be easier to figure out the path forward excluding these from human contact on a reasonable timeline compared to augmenting or modifying human systems to resilience against PFAS contact. E.g., check out the EPA list [1] on known human effects. Our bodies really, really don't like these chemicals. "Reproductive effects such as decreased fertility or increased high blood pressure in pregnant women; Developmental effects or delays in children, including low birth weight, accelerated puberty, bone variations, or behavioral changes; Increased risk of some cancers, including prostate, kidney, and testicular cancers; Reduced ability of the body’s immune system to fight infections, including reduced vaccine response; Interference with the body’s natural hormones; Increased cholesterol levels and/or risk of obesity;" [1] https://www.epa.gov/pfas/our-current-understanding-human-health-and-environmental-risks-pfas https://www.epa.gov/pfas/our-current-understanding-human-hea...
- EasyMark 3y agoProbably the best thing you can do for PFAs is donate blood a couple times a year and eat well and exercise to boost your personal health and immune system in particular
- alecsm 3y agoWhy donate blood?
- rajnathani 3y agohttps://www.theswaddle.com/regular-blood-donations-can-reduce-toxic-forever-chemicals-in-the-bloodstream-study https://www.theswaddle.com/regular-blood-donations-can-reduc...
- alecsm 3y agoVery interesting, thanks for sharing.