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Every generation has some product/ingredient that they didn’t know was dangerous at the time: tobacco, lead, asbestos, etc. What is that item for this generation? (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 years ago by Jpopy@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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[–] fubo@lemmy.world 158 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (11 children)

Perfluoroalkyls aka PFAS appear to screw with all manner of body functions.

Since you mention tobacco: It's worth noting that the smoking/cancer connection was noticed long before peak cigarette smoking in the population. Prior to WWII, lung cancer was considered a rare disease. That changed with the mass marketing of cigarettes.

[–] tyfi@wirebase.org 6 points 2 years ago (2 children)

How do I avoid these?

[–] DanglingFury@lemmy.world 16 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Starbright boat polish contains and advertises that it has PTEF. Think about that , a product designed to be rubbed all over l boats until it "wears off" in waterways. I used to use it ( it is a good polish) until I realized how messed up that is.

A lot of good lubricants and dry lubricants and anti-sieze bolt coatings have PFAs. Most waterproof fabrics like tents, goretex jackets and boots, waterproofing sprays, etc also contain them. Atleast waxed canvas and wool is making a big comeback in the outdoors communities.

Non stick cookware. Water repellent and stain resistant items and coatings. Stuff like that.

[–] steal_your_face@lemmy.ml 9 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I recently got a reverse osmosis water filter to remove it from my water. Since I rent I got a countertop filter but if you own your place you can get a filter installed for all your water.

[–] tyfi@wirebase.org 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Thanks. Any chance you could share a link so I know what to look for?

[–] steal_your_face@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 years ago

Mine is from a company called bluevua. They’re on Amazon.

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