Endocrine News Podcast · Endocrine Society

ENP82: PFAS

January 17, 2024·19 min·1 clip
Dr. Akingbemi's study found both legacy and new 'short-chain' PFAS disrupt testosterone and estrogen levels in male reproductive systems.
This episode of the Endocrine News Podcast explores 'forever chemicals' known as PFAS, their pervasive presence in the environment and human bodies, and their endocrine-disrupting effects. Host Aaron Lohr interviews Dr. Benson Akingbemi about his research showing both legacy and newer 'short-chain' PFAS disrupt reproductive hormone production, and they discuss regulatory responses and potential solutions like water filtration.

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A clear look at why PFAS remain a concern for endocrine health and reproductive biology.

PFAS are framed as an environmental hazard, and the endocrine angle gives the issue sharper stakes. The discussion lays out what these chemicals are, why they carry the label of forever chemicals, and why the health picture is still being examined rather than treated as fully…

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You want a clear read on PFAS, why they are called forever chemicals, and how one male-rat study compares legacy and short-chain compounds.

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