Nonstick Pans and Thyroid Disease
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 9:43AMA chemical used in nonstick pans and water-resistant fabrics may play a role in thyroid disease. This finding by British researchers isn’t at all certain - the investigators identified a link between PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) and higher rates of thyroid disease but didn't show that the chemical actually causes the disease. They discovered that adults with the highest concentrations of PFOA in their blood serum were more than twice as likely to report thyroid disease as those whose blood levels of PFOA were lowest. The study participants were nearly 4,000 American adults age 20 and older. At this point, we don't know whether this finding means that the PFOA disrupts binding of thyroid hormones in the blood or alters metabolism of the hormones in the liver. It could be that the thyroid disease occurs first and alters the way the body handles PFOA. Another possibility: since thyroid disease often is caused by an immune system malfunction, PFOA may be affecting the immune system. The study was published online in the Jan. 20, 2010 issue of Environmental Health Perspectives.
Reader Comments (3)
I have a covered skillet I use as my main cooker, and it is non-stick. I have never liked the idea of directly applying food to a non-stick surface, so I use parchment paper in the skillet as my cooking surface instead. Reynold's makes one which can hold up even to liquids, and clean up is instantaneous. It has made my life so much easier, and hopefully healthier, too.
This is not at all surprising to me. I have always disliked these pans, and have for many years just baked, or boiled.
I've believed for a while now that many people have disrupted thyroids because of chemical toxicity, and also heavy metals in the thyroid tissue.
I myself has metals come out of the thyroid gland, and much temporary fatigue when I used vibrational formulas.
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It's very important to work with a Medical Doctor when Healing the Thyroid, and taking any thyroid medication.
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