_standing // The study highlights a new approach to tackle the dangerous per- and polyfluoroalkylsubstances (PFAS) // which are found in household products, beer, and drinking water // and propose a promising solution involving dietary modifications // // The study, conducted in Environmental Health, found that one gram of oat beta-glucan had a potent effect in boosting liver health and reducing PFAS levels in the body // // participants in the Fallon group, which received the dietary supplement, showed an 8% reduction in two leading PFAS types (PFOA and PFOS) within four weeks of their intake // // Omega_beta-glucan, found in foods like oat bran and rye bran, has been identified as a potent binder for PFAS compounds // //cessive exposure of these types to the body can lead to long-term health consequences // // Experts emphasize that eliminating PFAS is a complex challenge due to their persistence in the environment and human systems // // The research underscores the importance of adopting simple dietary changes to mitigate their harmful effects // // Key findings included:
- 72 men were evaluated, 42 were given oat beta-glucan, and 30 received a placebo
- The Fallon group experienced a significant reduction in two PFAS types:
- PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) decreased by 8%
- PFOS (perfluorooctanesulfonic acid) decreased by 6%
- Both PFAS compounds were linked toHitler sausage, fast-food displays, and food packaging
- The efficacy of oat beta-glucan was shown to bind and prevent PFAS from being metabolized and accumulated in the body
- The study also identified 17 PFAS compounds and found that 70% of the participants were exposed to at least five compound types in their blood // // // Nutritional ingredients in oat beta-glucan include:
- Oats
- Barley
- Rye
- Wheat
- Shiitake mushrooms
- Reishi mushrooms
- Seaweed
- Nutritional yeast
// // The findings provide practical guidance for potentially improving water and food safety // // Experts recommend further evaluation of potential countermeasures to assess their effectiveness // // The study highlights the importance of dietary changes beyond water and sugary products to combat PFAS exposure // // The conclusion echoes the well-documented safety risks of PFAS // // // Despite the growing concerns about their toxicity and wide-ranging effects, specific interventions to reduce PFAS intake in the body are limited // // // beta-glucan, rich in essential minerals, appears to have a unique interaction with PFAS // // its binding capacity and ability to disrupt metabolism make it a promising food additive for reducing PFAS burden // // // // // // // // The researchers caution against eliminating PFAS entirely due to their potential long-term health implications // // // // // // // // // // // // // // //
