Dear Sample,

What's been found in tea and processed meat? It's those pesky PFAs again!

Did you know that a whopping 97% of Americans are walking around with PFAs, aka FOREVER CHEMICALS coursing through their veins[1]?

>> Before you tap out - I have good news at the bottom of this email ⬇️ ⬇️ <<

These are part of a vast family of over 8,000 chemicals (and growing) that don’t break down in our environment.

This means they get into our food/water, may accumulate in our bodies, and are linked to a whole host of unwelcome health problems like hormone imbalance, fertility issues, thyroid problems, certain cancers, weight gain, and more. 😱

EFFECTS OF PFAS ON HUMAN HEALTH FROM EUROPEAN ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

Ever wondered why shedding those extra pounds feels like an uphill battle, only for them to quickly sneak right back? 

It’s not your fault – those forever chemicals in our bodies may be partly to blame!

Previously, they were known to be commonly found in non-stick cookware and tap water in the US (almost 50% of American tap water contains PFAs)[2].

However, a recent report found that certain foods can increase our exposure too!

According to a recent study, here are some ‘surprising’ sources[3]:

❗ Processed meats: These are more likely to be exposed to multiple sources of PFAS contaminations. 

❗Food from fast-food restaurants: Pizza, french fries, and burritos were linked to higher PFAS when consumed from fast-food restaurants, but not when they were prepared at home. 

❗ Packaged food: Eating WHOLE nuts & seeds was associated with a lower level of blood PFAS levels. However, 1 additional serving of seed or nut butter was associated with higher blood PFAS levels - this is probably due to the processing and packaging of nut butters (usually in plastic). 

❗ Tea bags: Drinking 1 additional serving of tea was related to a 25% increase in PFAS blood concentrations. The authors felt that the plastics and glue used in the tea bags were the likely source of contamination and not the tea itself.

❗ Bottled drinks: Certain beverages like bottled water and sports drinks are associated with higher PFAS, while tap water showed lower PFAS levels - surprising given 50% of US tap water contains PFAs.

Feeling a bit overwhelmed? I get it. 🥴

💪 But here's where we channel fear into action; worry into empowerment. 

Our bodies have detox organs, but they were never designed for today's chemical onslaught.

Let's help them work better!

Here are 3 simple, empowering steps to reduce your exposure:

1. Skip the processed meat: If you eat meat, opt for unprocessed meat and cook at home.
2. Swap out tea bags for loose-leaf teas. 
3. Eat more plants: Amp up your intake of plants and fibre. They're not just nutritious; they're your allies in the fight against toxins.

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To your vibrant health,

Dr Viv

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 References

1. Lewis RC, Johns LE, Meeker JD. Serum Biomarkers of Exposure to Perfluoroalkyl Substances in Relation to Serum Testosterone and Measures of Thyroid Function among Adults and Adolescents from NHANES 2011-2012. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2015 May 29;12(6):6098-114. doi: 10.3390/ijerph120606098. PMID: 26035660; PMCID: PMC4483690.
2. Smalling KL, Romanok KM, Bradley PM, Morriss MC, Gray JL, Kanagy LK, Gordon SE, Williams BM, Breitmeyer SE, Jones DK, DeCicco LA, Eagles-Smith CA, Wagner T. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in United States tapwater: Comparison of underserved private-well and public-supply exposures and associated health implications. Environ Int. 2023 Aug;178:108033. doi: 10.1016/j.envint.2023.108033. Epub 2023 Jun 17. PMID: 37356308. 
3. Hampson HE, Costello E, Walker DI, Wang H, Baumert BO, Valvi D, Rock S, Jones DP, Goran MI, Gilliland FD, Conti DV, Alderete TL, Chen Z, Chatzi L, Goodrich JA. Associations of dietary intake and longitudinal measures of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in predominantly Hispanic young Adults: A multicohort study. Environ Int. 2024 Jan 27:108454. doi: 10.1016/j.envint.2024.108454. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38316574.

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