Nearly every American, the CDC says 97%, has some level of 'forever chemicals' in their blood because they are found in so many household products. Now, scientists in Arvada are making it easier for you to test your levels at home.
97% Of Americans Have Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ In Their Blood, Now You Can Test Your Levels At Home– Nearly every American, the CDC says 97%, has some level of “forever chemicals” in their blood because they are found in so many household products. Now, scientists in Arvada are making it easier for you to test your levels at home.
The global laboratory company Eurofins analyzes the samples you take at home and uploads your results to a private online portal. Scientists at a Eurofins lab in Arvada have been studying PFAS closely. The Denver resident, Perri Klein, a mom of three, had the lowest levels, something she found surprising, as she is a cancer survivor. The test found three PFAS compounds in her blood, and her levels were at or below the national average.
“One of the reasons that I’m most surprised is my continued exposure over my 37 years as a firefighter. I thought that I was going to be well above the national average and maybe even to a critical range,” Pixley said. “I’m happy that I’m not, but perhaps I’m more resilient than other firefighters that might have the same exposure, or there’s firefighters that have had more exposure. So, my concerns are for them.
“I think food packaging is a big one,” Wilkes said. “I think that that food packaging is probably one of the more widespread ways that people are getting exposed.”“So, understanding that exposure lead can lead to early diagnosis, early treatment,” Wilkes said. “Early detection is key to treating any disease.”
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