Gut Microbes May Help Remove Persistent PFAS Chemicals from the Body
TL;DR
Scientists have discovered that specific gut microbes can naturally absorb and eliminate up to 74% of PFAS chemicals from the human body, especially long-chain variants, through a mechanism that involves pumping toxins out of cells. This finding could lead to probiotic treatments for PFAS removal, offering a less invasive alternative to current methods, though the broader issue of PFAS contamination remains critical.
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