'Gender-bending chemicals found in non-stick pans and food packaging are linked to early menopause, scientists say. A major study has shown that women with the highest levels of the substances in their bodies go through ‘the change’ sooner than women with low levels.
PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic Acid) is used as a necessary processing aid in the manufacture of all fluoropolymers. PFOA is a well known carcinogen that has been linked to cancer, birth defects and liver damage.
Almost every manufacturer of non-stick surfaces in the world will now tell you that they are filtering PFOA during the manufacturing process. The truth is that 100% of PFOA will never be completely captured by any filter. Moreover, any manufacturer or representative that tells you that PFOA is not present once the manufacturing process is complete is heavily misformed.'
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