New study reveals concerning risk for pregnant women exposed to toxins: ‘Potentially making them more susceptible to … heart health problems later in life’

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“A new study suggests exposure to high levels of PFAS — or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances — during pregnancy may lead to increased weight and heart health issues for women later in life.

Though PFAS exposure is concerning for all of us, this new research suggests that pregnancy could be a particularly ‘sensitive period’ for exposure to these ‘forever chemicals,’ according to a press release from the Endocrine Society.

The new research, published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, found that pregnant women who had high levels of PFAS in their blood during prenatal visits both weighed more and had increased body fat at 50 years old compared to women who had lower PFAS levels during pregnancy. Previous research has correlated extra weight to an increased risk of heart disease.”…