Researchers from Nanchang University found that substances in plastic food packaging are linked to an increased risk of liver disease. The results of the study were as follows: published at Science Direct.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic chemicals that have oil-repellent and water-repellent properties; This makes them widely used in food packaging, paint, pesticides and even cosmetics.
In their studies, scientists focused on evaluating the effects of PFAS on the human body, especially liver health. PFAS have been found to migrate from packaging materials and nonstick cookware to the surface of food. Consuming such substances in food can lead to dangerous liver diseases.
Studies have shown that PFAS trigger non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a condition that can lead to cirrhosis, a chronic disease characterized by the replacement of healthy liver cells and tissue with fibrous structures. The organ gradually changes and cannot perform its functions. Additionally, scientists have discovered a link between PFAS and liver cancer.
The study authors hope their work will raise public awareness of PFAS food contamination and its negative impact on human liver health.
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