Higher levels of PFAS exposure may increase chance of Covid, studies say

Four studies are the first to support the theory that PFAS could hinder body’s ability to fight the virus, but the authors say more is research needed.

This very important article from the Guardian explains that more testing is needed to find out how PFSA in the human body may increase the likelihood of Covid-19 infection, more serious symptoms and death, a group of recent studies have found.

“There’s clear science and evidence that immunological response and PFAS are connected and associated – that’s why the Covid aspect is so important to pursue,” said Christel Nielsen, one of the study’s co-authors.

 

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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/mar/10/pfas-covid-infection-forever-chemicals-studies

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