Environ Health March 2025 PMID 40089764

Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in circulation in a Canadian population: their association with serum-liver enzyme biomarkers and piloting a novel method to reduce serum-PFAS.

Jennifer J Schlezinger, Anila Bello, Kelsey M Mangano, Kushal Biswas, Paridhiben P Patel, Emily H Pennoyer, Thomas M S Wolever, Wendy J Heiger-Bernays, Dhimiter Bello

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73
Peak: 8 in Mar 2025
across 7 sources since Aug 2024

Extended reach

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Total likes

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Video views

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Aug 2024 – Sep 2025

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Overall, the discussions show strong support and high interest in the health risks associated with PFAS chemicals, as well as practical solutions like dietary fiber interventions, reflected in phrases like 'help protect the liver' and 'fiber could lower levels.' The tone and context highlight a growing concern about chemical exposure and its health consequences, with participants engaging actively through sharing studies and ideas for reducing risks.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the importance of the study and its findings on PFAS and health, showing general support.

InterestHigh interest

The posts demonstrate high curiosity about the topic, especially regarding methods to reduce PFAS levels and health implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants engage by sharing additional research, questioning interventions, and discussing health impacts, indicating moderate depth.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest awareness and potential influence on health behaviors, though it hasn't reached policy levels yet.

Abstract in brief

  • This study investigated the presence of various PFAS chemicals, including both long-chain and short-chain types, in the blood of Canadian adults with high cholesterol, finding that certain PFASs like PFOS, PFOA, and GenX were prevalent in all participants.
  • Researchers explored the potential health impacts by examining the relationship between PFAS levels and liver enzyme biomarkers, discovering that some PFASs (PFBA, PFHxA, PFDA, and PFOSA) were linked to higher gamma-glutamyl transferase levels, which could indicate liver stress but not necessarily affect cholesterol levels.
  • Over a 4-week period, PFAS levels decreased in participants regardless of whether they received a dietary fiber intervention, suggesting that short-term changes or reductions in PFAS exposure can occur, though the long-term implications require further study.]

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Sergey Minaev
@sminaev2015 · X

Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in circulation in a Canadian population: their association with serum-liver enzyme biomarkers and piloting a novel method to reduce serum-PFAS | Environmental Health | Full Text https://t.co/zQ2xTWXST2

May 14, 2025 · 11 likes · 2 shares · 31,516 followers View post →
Unicity
@Unicity · X

Non-stick pans can shed PFAS (forever chemicals) now in 98% of us (CDC). 2025 pilot study: taking a gel-forming fiber drink before meals cut blood PFAS 8% in 4 weeks. https://t.co/NlDxCXoFgU https://t.co/PoYn2zGQjX

Aug 27, 2025 · 10 likes · 2 shares · 8,773 followers View post →
andrew watterson
@aew1aew1 · X

15/3/25. Schlezinger J et al. Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in circulation in a Canadian population: their association with serum-liver enzyme biomarkers and piloting a novel method to reduce serum-PFAS. Environ Health 24, 10 (2025). https://t.co/eBxbxsYnib

Mar 15, 2025 · 3 likes · 3 shares · 730 followers View post →
Joel "Heart Prevention" Kahn MD, FACC
@drjkahn · X

Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in circulation in a Canadian population - https://t.co/xZ6rsWSi6d

Mar 16, 2025 · 1 like · 32,244 followers View post →
Ken Gusler
@kgusler · X

Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in circulation in a Canadian population: their association with serum-liver enzyme biomarkers and piloting a novel method to reduce serum-PFAS - https://t.co/mjovJkqtF7

May 13, 2025 · 1 like · 20,024 followers View post →
humanOS.me
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Mar 24, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share · 9,650 followers View post →

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James Bogash, DC
@drbogash · X

VERY common chemical pisses off your liver: This can help protect it https://t.co/2N8MGACu8Z via @YouTube

Sep 5, 2025 · 392 followers View post →
Fadiied
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RT @Unicity: Non-stick pans can shed PFAS (forever chemicals) now in 98% of us (CDC). 2025 pilot study: taking a gel-forming fiber drink b…

Aug 27, 2025 · 2 shares · 35 followers View post →
GDKhwan
@PassaponV · X

RT @Unicity: Non-stick pans can shed PFAS (forever chemicals) now in 98% of us (CDC). 2025 pilot study: taking a gel-forming fiber drink b…

Aug 27, 2025 · 2 shares · 25 followers View post →
Unicity
@Unicity · X

Non-stick pans can shed PFAS (forever chemicals) now in 98% of us (CDC). 2025 pilot study: taking a gel-forming fiber drink before meals cut blood PFAS 8% in 4 weeks. https://t.co/NlDxCXoFgU https://t.co/PoYn2zGQjX

Aug 27, 2025 · 10 likes · 2 shares · 8,773 followers View post →
tune
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https://t.co/ZvfSQHH4Tn

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Brontosaurus
@Real_Bronto_Man · X

And here is the study, for those of you who want to see the research. https://t.co/H6w4Ewf9en

Jun 2, 2025 · 1 like · 506 followers View post →
Gregoresate
@Gregoresate · X

This study found that consuming oat bran resulted in decreased levels of PFAS forever chemicals associated with thyroid and kidney cancers, as measured in blood samples https://t.co/iE8NuXXaeU

May 28, 2025 · 2,264 followers View post →
Leave it to Beaver? Eve Beavers-Fain BSN MPH
@espacetimeNOT · X

@sguyenet @KCKlatt https://t.co/qj9MJ35dcY if you decide to publish a paper together? contact me here on X or via qualityhealth.personalvision@gmail dot com.

May 22, 2025 · 1,213 followers View post →
F.Yusufzai
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RT @sminaev2015: Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in circulation in a Canadian population: their association with serum-liver en…

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RT @sminaev2015: Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in circulation in a Canadian population: their association with serum-liver en…

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Sergey Minaev
@sminaev2015 · X

Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in circulation in a Canadian population: their association with serum-liver enzyme biomarkers and piloting a novel method to reduce serum-PFAS | Environmental Health | Full Text https://t.co/zQ2xTWXST2

May 14, 2025 · 11 likes · 2 shares · 31,516 followers View post →
Reddit Journal of Science
@rsciencejournal · X

Eating More Fiber Could Lower Levels of PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ | Researchers discovered that fiber was most effective at reducing perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid, each of which https://t.co/c54GLLOb5Y

May 13, 2025 · 336 followers View post →
Ken Gusler
@kgusler · X

Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in circulation in a Canadian population: their association with serum-liver enzyme biomarkers and piloting a novel method to reduce serum-PFAS - https://t.co/mjovJkqtF7

May 13, 2025 · 1 like · 20,024 followers View post →
Hmmm...
@HmmmNiceee · X

Eating More Fiber Could Lower Levels of PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ | Researchers discovered that fiber was most effective at reducing perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid, each of which can remain in the human body for years. https://t.co/fgRJWj1bHf

May 13, 2025 · 1 like · 338 followers View post →
BioMassSpec
@realbiomassspec.bsky.social · Bluesky

Serum concentrations of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Danish pregnant women—temporal trends during pregnancy, correlations with partners, associations with physical activity, and blood lipid concentrations #EnvironHealth #MassSpec ehjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

Apr 3, 2025 · 1 like View post →
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@mirai6013 · X

水道水をそのまま飲まないように気をつけよう。 日本国内のほとんど全ての地域の水道水にPFASが含まれています。 https://t.co/kUEJRjLQfr

Mar 27, 2025 · 2 followers View post →
Leave it to Beaver? Eve Beavers-Fain BSN MPH
@espacetimeNOT · X

RT @humanOS_me:

Mar 24, 2025 · 1 share · 1,213 followers View post →
humanOS.me
@humanOS_me · X

Mar 24, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share · 9,650 followers View post →
Joel "Heart Prevention" Kahn MD, FACC
@drjkahn · X

Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in circulation in a Canadian population - https://t.co/xZ6rsWSi6d

Mar 16, 2025 · 1 like · 32,244 followers View post →
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RT @aew1aew1: 15/3/25. Schlezinger J et al. Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in circulation in a Canadian population: their asso…

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Masami mel Kawamura Ph.D, IPP Okinawa
@sirenamel · X

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andrew watterson
@aew1aew1 · X

15/3/25. Schlezinger J et al. Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in circulation in a Canadian population: their association with serum-liver enzyme biomarkers and piloting a novel method to reduce serum-PFAS. Environ Health 24, 10 (2025). https://t.co/eBxbxsYnib

Mar 15, 2025 · 3 likes · 3 shares · 730 followers View post →
SciencesNetwork
@SciencesNetwork · X

Per- and Poly-fluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Circulation in a Canadian Population: Their Association with Serum Liver Enzyme Biomarkers and Piloting a Novel Method to Reduce Serum PFAS https://t.co/LpEEkKqGsp

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medRxivpreprint
@medrxivpreprint.bsky.social · Bluesky

Per- and Poly-fluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Circulation in a Canadian Population: Their Association with Serum Liver Enzyme Biomarkers and Piloting a Novel Method to Reduce Serum PFAS https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.08.02.24311171v1

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