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[–] Rednax@lemmy.world 49 points 1 month ago (15 children)

When it comes to PFAS contamination, people have been having decent results by simply donating blood often. Getting it out of the system via blood does help to reduce overall levels in your body.

[–] Rivalarrival@lemmy.today 30 points 1 month ago (12 children)

Donating plasma works even better. They extract a larger volume of fluids per session, twice a week instead of once every 8 weeks.

Don't worry about the recipient: If you are donating plasma regularly, your PFAS levels will be well below average.

[–] otterpop@lemmy.world 10 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Here's a source for anyone interested. I just tested my well water where I'm at and it's 10x over the legal EPA limit :( . Might be testing my blood next and heading to the plasma donation center!

[–] Rednax@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

TIL. Thank you!

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