Widely Used Chemicals Linked to Metabolic Changes in Human Blood

A corrected study confirms that PFAS chemicals—used in waterproofing, nonstick coatings, and firefighting foams—alter how the human body processes fats and amino acids. The finding matters for companies facing PFAS regulations and insurers evaluating liability exposure as these persistent pollutants accumulate in the environment and human populations.

Originaltitel: Corrigendum to "Plasma concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are associated with perturbations in lipid and amino acid metabolism" [Chemosphere 324 (2023)138228].