{"id":37666,"date":"2023-09-18T16:50:11","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T16:50:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=37666"},"modified":"2023-10-30T20:45:50","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T20:45:50","slug":"forever-chemicals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/forever-chemicals\/","title":{"rendered":"WTF Are Forever Chemicals"},"content":{"rendered":"

A group of chemicals known as “forever chemicals” has made headlines as a major health and enviornmental threat. Forever chemicals are found in the most unsuspecting everyday products, making it very difficult (but not impossible) to minimize exposure. Understanding forever chemicals is the first step in reducing their presence and impact in your life.<\/p>\n\n\n

In this article, we’ll explore what forever chemicals are, the risks that they pose to your health and environment alike, and how you can reduce your exposure.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

What are Forever Chemicals?<\/h2>\n\n\n

Forever chemicals are technically per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). More specifically, they are a type of synthetic chemicals with strong carbon-fluorine bonds.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

They earned the name forever chemicals because they are not easily broken down by the body or environment. The strong bonds in forever chemicals make them highly resistant to elements that typically breakdown chemicals such as heat, water, and oil. This is also the reason for why PFAS are widely used across industries and consumer products.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

For example, their ability to resist water and oil make forever chemicals an attractive ingredient for non-stick cooking ware, umbrellas, and carpeting. According to the Clean Water Action<\/a> organization, PFAS may be present in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n