
Early PFAS Exposure May Trigger Gut Inflammation in Children
A Mt Sinai study followed 107 mother–child pairs from pregnancy to age 11 and found that prenatal and early-life exposure to PFAS mixtures is linked to higher fecal calprotectin, a biomarker of intestinal inflammation, in children. This suggests an early-life exposure pathway to inflammatory bowel diseases later in life; the study emphasizes real-world chemical mixtures but acknowledges a small sample size and calls for policy action and practical steps for mothers, such as PFAS-removing water filters, buying organic, and avoiding waterproof or stain-resistant products.












