Study Finds PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Accelerate Biological Aging in Men Aged 50-60
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A new study reveals that PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances), known as 'forever chemicals' due to their persistence in the environment, appear to accelerate biological aging in men during their 50s and early 60s. The research found that epigenetic aging, which measures biological rather than chronological age, was most advanced in men exposed to these chemicals. PFAS are present in the blood of approximately 98% of Americans and are linked to various health concerns.
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Called forever chemicals due to the years it takes for them to break down, perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances are present in the blood of an estimated 98% of Americans.
Epigenetic aging — a measurement of one's biological age instead of chronological age — was most advanced in men, according to the study.
Some types of 'forever chemicals' are aging men in their 50s and early 60s faster than at other times of life, a new study found.
Some types of “forever chemicals” are aging men in their 50s and early 60s faster than at other times of life, a new study found.
