Rapid weight loss from extreme dieting, bariatric surgery, or medications like Wegovy mobilizes fat, releasing persistent organic pollutants (POPs) like PCBs, dioxins, DDT, and PFAS into the bloodstream. These lipophilic toxins, stored in adipose tissue, can cause metabolic disruption, inflammation, insulin resistance, and cardiometabolic issues. Highly lipophilic POPs like PCB-153 spike significantly during weight loss, […]
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POPs in Body Fat: Health Risks & How to Reduce Them
Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) like PCBs, DDT, and PFAS accumulate in the fat of overweight and obese individuals, increasing risks of hormone disruption, immune issues, and chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and fatty liver disease. These lipophilic toxins, found in contaminated foods like farmed salmon and industrial byproducts, build up in adipose tissue, […]
