Firefighters at Risk: Flame Retardant Tied to Brain Tumors - AI Podcast

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health

Briana Mercola

Health & Fitness, Health, Alternative Health

4.6 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 19 April 2025

⏱️ 10 minutes

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Research has identified a unique genetic mutation in brain tumors of firefighters directly linked to flame retardant chemicals, with more mutations appearing after longer exposure periods
Chemicals found in flame retardants damage genes regulating cell growth, causing aggressive brain tumors like glioma that lead to severe disability if untreated
Everyday household items including furniture, electronics and children's products contain these same toxic chemicals, putting families at risk from low-level but persistent exposure
Flame retardants break down into particles that contaminate household dust, which people inhale and absorb through skin during normal daily activities
Reduce exposure by choosing flame-retardant free furniture and household items, using a vacuum with a HEPA filter, avoiding stain-resistant fabrics and selecting certified organic products, especially for children

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0:00.0	Welcome to Dr. Mercola's Cellular Wisdom. Stay informed with quick, easy-to-listen
0:06.1	summaries of our latest articles, perfect for when you're on the go. No reading required.
0:10.8	Subscribe for free at Mercola.com for the latest health insights.
0:15.2	Hello, and welcome to Dr. Mercola's Cellular Wisdom. I'm Ethan Foster, and today we'll
0:20.2	be discussing a new study that
0:21.9	examines the link between flame retardant chemicals and brain tumors and firefighters. I'm joined by my
0:27.7	co-host, Ilara Sky, who has a background in natural health. Together we'll break down these findings
0:33.5	and talk about how they could affect everyday exposure to these chemicals. It's good to be here, Ethan.
0:39.3	This study is quite revealing.
0:41.3	Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco
0:44.3	discovered a unique genetic mutation in the brain tumors of firefighters,
0:48.3	directly linked to flame-retardant chemicals.
0:52.3	These mutations got worse the longer the person was exposed.
0:56.0	That fact alone tells us there's a strong correlation between cumulative chemical exposure
1:01.2	and aggressive brain tumors like gliomas.
1:05.1	Gliomas are indeed among the most common and dangerous forms of malignant brain tumors.
1:09.5	They grow aggressively and often lead
1:12.0	to symptoms like headaches, vision problems, seizures, memory issues, and severe disability, if
1:18.6	untreated. The study you mentioned specifically identified a pattern of DNA mutations associated
1:25.0	with halo al-alkane chemicals, which are present in flame retardants,
1:29.1	pesticides, and certain fire suppression foams.
1:33.1	What stands out is that even non-firefighters who worked in jobs like painting or mechanics
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