Non-stick Chemicals may be Linked to Infertility
An article released by Science News Magazine, says that a controversial study says many infertile women seem to have high doses of non-stick chemical pollutants in their blood. The chemicals found present in women's bodies are linked to products at home like Teflon and scotch guard.
"In an upcoming issue of Human Reproduction, released online January 28, Fei and her co-workers report that "higher maternal PFOA and PFOS levels measured in early pregnancy were found to be associated with longer time to pregnancy."
This research however is the first of its kind, leaving many people sceptical. The findings will hopefully be further delved into by the researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles. The researchers are also hoping for stricter regulations of products in the marketplace and mainstream that have high PFOA and PFOS rates. The primary reason for this is not just fertility ramifications of high doses, PFOA and PFOS do not breakdown easily and remain in the environment for long periods of time. These chemicals are even found in carpets, some clothing and stain-guard products. They are quite prevalent in day to day products.
Posted by Tala on 2/5/2009 10:16:34 AM
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