Elevated cholesterol found in GenX Exposure Study participants
Published Date: 9/7/2022
Source: sciencedaily.com
Elevated levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were associated with higher total cholesterol and non-HDL cholesterol in GenX Exposure Study participants' blood. The legacy PFAS chemicals PFOS and PFNA were most strongly associated with elevated cholesterol compared to the other chemicals, and the effects were more pronounced in older people.