PFAS Can Disrupt Bone Health & Development, Study Finds Despite what the dairy ads of yesteryear would lead you to believe, there are plenty of ways to build strong bones beyond drinking milk. Staying on top of your vitamin D levels and prioritizing strength training are two great places to start. And new research suggests that monitoring your exposure to certain chemicals—namely, PFAS—can also go a long way in keeping your bones healthy and strong.
'These results support the hypothesis that PFAS impair bone development and bone mineral density during adolescence, and these associations persist into adulthood,' the researchers conclude.They speculate this could be due to the way forever chemicals affect the regulation of various hormones, including ones involved in bone-building. Why is this a big deal? By the time we hit 30, we've reached peak bone mass.