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HOWe call PFAS forever chemicals. And they ARE a toxin with a full metal jacket. But you gotta see what might require us to change that nickname.
A new discovery in Italy found wild bacteria eating PFAS. Those nearly indestructible chemicals found in nonstick pans, stain resistant fabrics, and fast food wrappers that heretofore have taken centuries to break down in the environment. It’s the first real world sign that the planet might be able to fight back.
This isn’t a get out of jail free card for industry. These chemicals still build up in our blood and disrupt hormones. But it’s a reason for hope and a reminder that nature might actually hold the key to breaking these compounds down in a way the human body hasn’t been able to.
In the meantime, protect yourself. Filter your water. Filter your air. Watch what touches your food. But pay attention because change might come from the soil beneath our feet.
@hormonespecialist
