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Forever Chemicals: Unseen Toxins in Your Kitchen
12 Apr
Summary
- PFAS, or forever chemicals, are found in everyday items.
- These chemicals persist in the environment and bodies.
- New science explores flushing PFAS out of the system.
Materials scientist Mark Miodownik is investigating the widespread presence of PFAS, commonly referred to as 'forever chemicals,' in his BBC Studios production.
These chemicals, noted for their extreme persistence, are found in numerous everyday products, including food, water, cosmetics, and clothing, raising concerns about their safety and potential health impacts.
Miodownik collaborates with PFAS expert Dave Megson, examining the usefulness and risks associated with these compounds. Their investigation takes them into Miodownik's own kitchen, uncovering PFAS in items like fish, frying pans, and dishwasher tablets.
The series also touches upon promising new scientific advancements that may offer solutions for expelling PFAS from the human body, providing a hopeful outlook.
