Flossing opens the door to serious health problems

Scientists are worried about the widespread spread of PFAS because these chemicals are associated with serious health effects, including kidney and testicular cancers, thyroid, high cholesterol, low weight at the birth and reduced fertility, as well as the immune system.
In the new study, researchers measured 11 different PFAS chemicals in blood samples collected from 178 middle-aged women exposed to these substances, including products such as flossing.
The researchers analyzed 18 lines of teeth using a technique called spectral spectroscopy of gamma-ray emissions by particles, three of which contained toxic chemicals.

The researchers found that women who used PFAS products, such as dental floss, increased the proportion of toxic chemicals in their bodies, exposing them to health risks.
"This is the first study showing that the use of dental floss containing toxic chemicals is associated with an increase in these substances in the body," said Dr. Katie Borono, responsible for the # 39, research team.
"The good news is that based on our results, users can choose a channel that does not contain PFAS and avoid packed fast foods," she said.