Your body’s main exit ramp for PFAS is… your sweat. I know, I know—exercise is the cure for everything these days. But heavy sweating (like a hot yoga class or a good run) actually pulls these chemicals out through your skin. One study found PFAS concentrations in sweat were higher than in blood. So, go get gross.
Don’t just break a light sweat—get dripping. Think sauna sessions, intense cardio, or a really aggressive dance party in your living room. Consider it a detox you can actually measure. (Just don’t wear your fancy workout gear made of “stain-resistant” fabric, because irony is a cruel mistress.)
How Corn, Coconuts and Clay Are Helping Treat PFAS
Fiber: Your Unsung Hero
PFAS love to recirculate in your gut, but fiber is the bouncer that kicks them out. Soluble fiber (think oats, flax seeds, chia, and broccoli) binds to these chemicals and drags them into your poop. It’s like sending the forever chemicals on a one-way trip to the sewer plant. Bon voyage.
Eat the rainbow, but specifically cruciferous veggies (kale, Brussels sprouts, cabbage) because they support your liver’s detox pathways. Your liver is the main chemical filtration plant in your body—feed it well. And yes, eating an extra helping of broccoli is cheaper than a new reverse osmosis filter.
