PFAS: The Chemical Threat in Your Tap Water - AI Podcast

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health

Briana Mercola

Health & Fitness, Health, Alternative Health

4.6 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 4 April 2025

⏱️ 12 minutes

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PFAS, known as "forever chemicals," are man-made substances found in everyday products that contaminate drinking water and remain in the environment and human body for years
Research shows PFAS exposure increases health risks including cancer — especially in children — infertility, liver damage and weakened immune systems
Most standard water filters merely trap PFAS temporarily rather than removing them completely, allowing chemicals to eventually leak back into water
New breakthrough filtration technology from researchers in North Carolina and Tokyo effectively remove and safely dispose of PFAS using sustainable materials
To protect yourself, check your local water quality report, install proper water filters (reverse osmosis or activated carbon) and reduce your use of PFAS-containing products like nonstick cookware

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0:00.0	Welcome to Dr. Mercola's Cellular Wisdom.
0:04.0	Stay informed with quick, easy to listen summaries of our latest articles, perfect for when you're on the go.
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0:15.0	Hello and welcome to Dr. Mercola's Cellular Wisdom. I'm Ethan Foster, and today we're focusing on an issue that
0:21.7	has garnered increasing attention in recent years, PFA's contamination in our drinking water.
0:27.6	PFAs are often called forever chemicals because they persist in the environment and in our bodies
0:33.9	for years. They've been found in everyday products like nonstick cookware, stain
0:39.2	resistant fabrics, and even firefighting foam. Research indicates they can lead to significant
0:45.2	health concerns, including cancer, weakened immune function, and infertility. Joining me is my co-host
0:52.2	Alara Sky, who has a special interest in natural approaches to health.
0:56.7	We'll discuss how PFAs enter our water supply, how they affect our well-being, and what steps
1:02.3	we can take to minimize exposure.
1:04.5	Thank you, Ethan.
1:05.8	I'm glad we're shedding light on PFAs today because many people remain unaware of just how
1:10.3	prevalent these chemicals are.
1:12.1	They're found in countless household items and have been detected in water sources across the
1:16.1	nation. Some studies have linked PFA's exposure to a higher risk of childhood cancers, especially
1:22.2	those of the blood and kidneys. There's also concern for adults, with associations to liver damage, infertility,
1:29.4	and immune system impairment. Today, we'll examine how these chemicals reach our water supply,
1:34.9	look at emerging filtration technologies, and discuss practical steps people can take at home to
1:40.2	reduce their exposure. Let's begin with what PFAs are and why they have earned the name
1:45.3	Forever Chemicals. PFA stands for per and polyfluoroalkylylylyl-alkylase substances. They're human-made
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