Read the full article by Dr. Liji Thomas (News-Medical Life Sciences)
“Today, in a highly industrialized society living amid many synthetic goods, exposure to a host of chemicals is unavoidable. This includes per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a class of chemicals categorized among the persistent organic pollutants (POPs). Many earlier animal studies have shown evidence that these compounds are present in almost all individuals in high-income countries and in a very high proportion of people globally.
PFAS alter the metabolism of fat, glucose, and amino acids in the liver. They are also associated with a higher risk of fatty degeneration of the liver and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). A new human study examines the data to determine whether this link holds true in our species.” …