Food Packaging

Forever Chemicals in Food Packaging

Forever chemicals-perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS)are tied to a number of health issues, including liver and thyroid disease, cancer, hormone disruption, reproductive harm, and slow response to vaccines. Wait, why are they called forever chemicals in the first place? We all know forever is associated with lasting, right? Nobody can deny that. Forever chemicalsare also in that line- your body cannot digest them, and they hardly decompose. Also known as Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance (PFAS), forever chemicals are everywhere. Besides food, water, and clothes, we can also find them around our houses and offices. This explains why avoiding them is nearly impossible.

Anastasia Filipenko

Anastasia Filipenko is a health and wellness psychologist, dermatolist and a freelance writer. She frequently covers beauty and skincare, food trends and nutrition, health and fitness and relationships. When she's not trying out new skincare products, you'll find her taking a cycling class, doing yoga, reading in the park, or trying a new recipe.

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