Mean concentrations of perfluorooctanoic acid and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in women’s breast milk exceeded drinking water screening values for children, according to findings published in Environmental Health Perspectives.
However, researchers said the clinical implications of their findings are unclear “and should not be interpreted as a reason to not breastfeed.”
“Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are just one class of pollutants that may be present in infant nutrition (be it breast milk or the contents of formula), and there is little to no way to