PFOA
Cross-source consensus on PFOA from 2 sources and 7 claims.
2 sources · 7 claims
Uses
How it works
Risks & contraindications
Where it comes from
Highlighted claims
- PFOA is the chemical associated with non-stick coatings, particularly Teflon cookware. — Eat This to Counter Obesogens
- PFOA persists indefinitely in both the environment and the human body. — PFOA and Fatty Liver Disease in Children
- PFOA is widely used in non-stick cookware, clothing, and electronics despite known health risks. — PFOA and Fatty Liver Disease in Children
- When PFOA levels doubled, children showed a 169% increased risk of developing fatty liver disease. — PFOA and Fatty Liver Disease in Children
- When non-stick pans are heated, PFOA can be released as a chemical vapor or leach into food. — Eat This to Counter Obesogens
- PFOA is a persistent environmental contaminant that accumulates in the body over time. — Eat This to Counter Obesogens
- PFOA causes metabolic and endocrine disruption by interfering with hormone systems. — PFOA and Fatty Liver Disease in Children