Teflon Contains Forever Chemicals That Never Leave Your Body

Polytetrafluoroethylene, marketed as Teflon, was discovered accidentally in 1938 by a chemist at DuPont. It became famous as a non-stick coating for cookware that made cooking and cleaning easier. However, the manufacturing process and the chemicals used to create Teflon, known as PFAS or forever chemicals, have been linked to serious health problems. These chemicals accumulate in human blood and tissue, taking decades to break down. They have been linked to cancer, thyroid disease, and immune system suppression. Studies have found PFAS in the blood of nearly all Americans tested, and they have been detected in drinking water supplies across the country.