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PFAS, or "forever chemicals," are widespread in the environment and can accumulate in our bodies. These synthetic chemicals infiltrate our food, water, household products, and even our bodies. They resist breakdown and persist in the environment and the human body, earning the label "forever chemicals". Specific strains of human gut bacteria can effectively absorb these "forever chemicals", trapping them within their cells. The full impact of PFAS on health remains unclear, but studies have connected these chemicals to cancer, heart disease, reduced fertility, and other adverse effects.
While no method has been found to destroy PFAS, recent discoveries suggest potential strategies for removing these harmful "forever chemicals" from our bodies, where they cause the most damage. Scientists are investigating targeted probiotic supplements to increase PFAS-absorbing bacteria in the gut, aiming to strengthen the body’s natural capacity to eliminate these toxic chemicals before they build up to harmful levels.
The study has identified nine bacterial species capable of capturing up to 75% of these toxic compounds. When introduced into mice, within minutes these bacteria quickly absorbed PFAS chemicals. As the bacteria were expelled through the gut, they carried the forever chemicals out with them in waste. The study showed they consistently removed a stable proportion of the toxins, indicating their potential as a natural gut filter.
Scientists aim to create probiotic supplements to enhance these beneficial bacteria, providing a novel approach to lowering PFAS levels in humans. However, although encouraging, these findings have not yet been directly tested in human subjects. The next phase involves conducting human clinical trials to determine if probiotics can boost the levels of PFAS-absorbing bacteria in the gut and to evaluate the safety of these interventions.
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Scientists find gut microbes that are PFAS sponges
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