Nonstick cookware chemicals found in human breast milk

OK, bottom line is that the government will lie as long as there is a buck to be made. This is not new news. Non of it is. Do you know how many times the scientists do the studies and find out how harmful the substance in question is only to be told to shut up and go sit down. Better to make a billion first and then we will look astonished and play dumb when we are caught. Wouldn't have anything to do with a society that does nothing to hold these crooks accountable for their actions regardless if they "claim" that they knew the truth or not.

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"The dose makes the poison." This dose, while relatively small, is likely chronic (not that kind of chronic). Over time exposure to low levels, even really low levels, (especially early in child delopment) may pose health risks. The problem is that there really is no long-term research available as the longitudinal study for the effects of compounds of this type is still in progress...(we're all the lab rats, right?)...Thalidomide anyone? Remember that chemicals may also have react (or interact) together to produce negative effects, even though by themselves, they may not be particularly harmful.

To name a few other compounds:
PCBs, PAHs, Dioxins, Phthalates, Bisphenol-A, Chlorinated Insecticides, FD&C dyes, Organophosphate Insecticides, Carbamate Insecticides, PBDEs...do I need to go on...?

Maybe it's nature's way of exposing babies to all the chemicals that we come into contact everyday whilst they are at the time when they are most able to adapt to their environment.

Children who grow up in families with pets, who are free to fall down and cut themselves, roll around in the mud, eat bugs etc. grow to have have less allergies than those who don't have these experiences.

Human Engineering, anybody? First fire-retardants in children? Now Teflon? Sounds like some people are trying to make us into a super-race of Slippery People who can't catch Fire.

No, breast milk is still best. Mothers and mothers to be need to be informed in order to make safer and more natural food choices and mor einformed chocies on how that food is prepared. I would also state that if at all possible stay away from soy formulas... they are more than likely made with genetically modified soy that has been shown in some tests to cause problems as well regarding cancers and early puberty in girls. And yes, I think we are coming to the conclusion that the old ways were really the best. Progress is good in many ways, but not when it toxifies the planet.

So is it possible that statistically baby formula could be safer for babies than breast milk, as it doesn't contain the mother's pollutant load?

It seems the only way to properly protect yourself and yoyr family is to never use, eat or drink anything that has come into contact with mass-produced chemicals, and only use organic and natural products... just like our ancestors used to! Funny how we've taken 2 steps forward and three steps back.

I don't care. I'm not going to give up my breast milk

Not at all surprised. I have a book by Don Colbert. I guess I will discredit the man by saying that he is John Hagee's doctor. Anyway his "Toxic Relief" is really good. He speaks about our Toxic Planet and how we are exposed to Toxins by simply showering in our unfiltered water. Great Read to understand why and how to detox.

Breast assured!

Cast iron is also a really good option, just read up on how to keep it seasoned. Nothing will stick to it.

davidtaylor: PFCs are in many consumer products. I would just limit my use of them as a precaution, whether a girl or guy.

First we have Fire Retardant Babies, now we have Nonstick milk? What's the world coming to!

It's pretty clear why this would be bad for women, especially nursing women. How bad is it for guys? Yes, I am probably being lazy...but it sure is easier to clean the nonstick pans...

Perhaps... and maybe the genetically modified foods (soy) you are more than likely consuming. So many toxins and choices to choose from. Man has surely shown so much respect and love for the Earth...

That's possible, dognamedblue - there's a lot of oestrogen in the water supply due to the contraceptive pill being used by most women. The oestrogen passes into the urine and from there into the sewers, and it is not filtered out during the purification process. There's even high levels of oestrogen in ground water, I have read.

would all these kind of chemicals in my water supply explain my "man-boobs"?
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Stainless steel is the best, Tori. You can always rub the surface with some butter or oil to make it non-stick before you cook. :)

eh..and i just got an apartment and bought all my pots non-stick thinking i'd have less to clean

Yikes! I think practically all of my pots and pans are non-stick. Sounds like I need to do some shopping!

No, but many are unaware.

Is anyone really surprised?!?

Yes, and logically stay away from cooking what you eat in nonstick cookware.

From the article:

'The United States has not set any regulations for exposure to PFCs.'

Unbelievable.

yes breast milk is the best for a newborn but people also have to remember that you need to seriously monitor what you are putting in your body (in this case, unintentionaly) before and during that time.

You'll be amazed by all the other harmful chemicals that can be found in breast milk everywhere in the world. Still, breast milk is the least harmful there is. :(

But the FDA says that Teflon is a food substance and we're allowed to use it for cooking and when it flakes off it won't hurt us......
Once again, the money wins.