Chemicals in packaging, carpets and non-stick pans 'may contribute to obesity'

[helvella]

Do note that this is not proof - at present an interesting set of observations with the possibility of being verified or shown to be in error.

Chemicals in packaging, carpets and non-stick pans 'may contribute to obesity'

Studies have also linked compounds called perfluoroalkyl substances to cancer, high cholesterol and immune problems

Chemicals used to make non-stick pots and pans, stain-resistant carpets, and food packaging may contribute to high levels of obesity by disrupting the body’s ability to burn calories, scientists say.

Researchers at Harvard University examined the effects of compounds called perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), which have already raised concerns among some health experts after animal experiments and other studies linked them to cancer, high cholesterol and immune problems.

Rest of article:

theguardian.com/science/201...

Paper which is quoted:

journals.plos.org/plosmedic...

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK]

Please, folks, this story is NOT about fluoride - but about fluorinated compounds.

See:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perfl...

It is a bit like promoting a scare about carbon and oxygen because carbon monoxide is poisonous and a by-product of gas combustion.

It is possible that both forms are poisonous and have unpleasant effects - but they are very different to each other.

And also, it is flUOride, not what you posted.

[eca74200 in reply to helvella]

thank you for being a voive of reason - i am becoming increasingly distressed by the mock expertise of some users :/

it very much detracts from the sound advice usually available

[Rapunzel]

so them ickle carpet burns is dangerous? Tsk