Warning: Biodegradable bowls contain toxic chemicals by Dr. Joseph Mercola for Mercola Per- and polyfluoroalykyl substances1,2 (PFAS) are widely used chemicals that make products water-, oil-, grease- and stain-resistant. Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) are associated with a wide array of health problems — even at very low exposure levels — including: Immune dysfunction3 Low birth weight4 Thyroid dysfunction5 High cholesterol6 Ulcerative colitis7 Pregnancy-induced hypertension8 Testicular cancer9 Kidney cancer10 In May 2015, 200 scientists from 38 countries signed the so-called Madrid Statement on PFASs,11,12which warns about the harms of all…
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