☠️ A new study finds synthetic chemicals in most foods ☠️ 

Here are the details:

🍝 393 food samples from the UK were tested for 8 different organophosphates (chemicals used in flame retardants, furnishings, and other products). 

🥚 The chemicals triphenyl phosphate (TPHP) and 2-ethylhexyl diphenyl phosphate (EHDPP) were found in ALL food samples except eggs. 

🥤 It was estimated that beverages were the main contributor of organophosphates in children’s diets (27%), and cereal products and fruits were the main contributors in adults. 

⚠️ Exposure amounts were estimated to fall below levels considered dangerous to adults, but frighteningly close for some categories in toddlers and children (as high as 88% of the exposure limit in children for EHDPP). 

🌎 This study reports that the level of chemicals found in the UK foods is similar to levels found in other countries. 

But what can we do? 

It’s tricky as a consumer, but we can do our best to purchase organic and unprocessed foods—and grow our own whenever possible! 

The less exposure to food that comes from factories the better. 

It’s also a great reminder of how important it is to support our body’s in detoxification every day! 

💦 Drink plenty of water

🚴‍♂️ Exercise and sweat

🥦 Load up on fiber and antioxidants

We don’t have control over everything, but we always have control over something 😊

Reference

Gbadamosi, M. R., Abdallah, M. A., & Harrad, S. (2022). Organophosphate esters in UK diet; exposure and risk assessment. Sci Total Environ, 158368. [link]