PFAS

PFAS bind to blood proteins and bioaccumulate, with body concentration increasing every year without intervention. The article recommends avoiding Teflon and PTFE non-stick coatings because of PFAS content. PFAS primarily disrupt immune function by interfering with vaccine antibody response. PFAS persistence contributes to growing water-supply contamination concerns. Teflon and non-stick cookware coatings are a source of PFAS exposure, especially when heated. PFAS appear in non-stick cookware, food packaging, waterproof clothing, sports apparel, and some uniforms. Many conventional dental flosses contain PTFE, a forever chemical, with plastic-free alternatives available. The interior of beverage and food cans is lined with a BPA-based epoxy resin, making them a source of plastic exposure. PFAS are persistent compounds used to create barrier coatings.