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Breakthrough Gut Bacteria Could Detoxify Harmful PFAS Chemicals

7/5/2025

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Researchers at the University of Cambridge have made a groundbreaking discovery: specific gut bacteria, such as Bacteroides uniformis, can absorb and eliminate harmful PFAS chemicals. In mouse studies, these bacteria successfully removed over 70% of PFAS, opening the door for probiotic supplements to potentially detoxify humans from these dangerous "forever chemicals" that threaten our health.

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Researchers at the University of Cambridge have made a groundbreaking discovery: specific gut bacteria, such as Bacteroides uniformis, can absorb and eliminate harmful PFAS chemicals. In mouse studies, these bacteria successfully removed over 70% of PFAS, opening the door for probiotic supplements to potentially detoxify humans from these dangerous "forever chemicals" that threaten our health.