tldrdailynews.com logo

Gut Microbes May Help Remove 'Forever Chemicals' from the Body

1 min read
Source: The Guardian
Gut Microbes May Help Remove 'Forever Chemicals' from the Body
Photo: The Guardian
TL;DR

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.

Topics:health#environmental-health#gut-microbes#health#pfas#probiotics#toxins
Share this article
  1. Some gut microbes can absorb and help expel ‘forever chemicals’ from the body, research shows  The Guardian
  2. Bacteria in the gut found to absorb PFAS ‘forever chemicals’  New Atlas
  3. Gut microbes may flush ‘forever chemicals’ from the body  Science News
  4. Your PFAS Questions Answered by Professor Rainer Lohmann  Technology Networks
  5. What Are PFAS? And Could Fiber Supplements Help Remove Them from Our Bodies?  Boston University

Want the full story? Read the original reporting

Read on The Guardian