For the first time, researchers showed a practical and safe way to influence the concentration of dangerous chemicals in the human body through everyday diet. A new study from Boston University found that increasing fiber intake helps reduce levels of PFAS, or “forever chemicals.”
PFAS are widely used in industry and everyday consumer goods—from packaging and textiles to nonstick cookware and fire-suppressing agents. Because of their persistence, they accumulate in the environment and in living organisms, increasing the risk of disease.
The study found that both soluble and insoluble fiber can bind PFAS in the gut, reducing their absorption into the bloodstream. Soluble fiber from oat beta-glucans was particularly effective. The maximum effect was observed when fiber was consumed together with food, when bile production is most active.
Source: EcoWatch
URL: https://www.ecowatch.com/pfas-forever-chemicals-dietary-fiber.html
Date: 2025-05-12T21:33:23.154Z
