Increasing PFAS Concentrations in Human Serum Correlate with Elevated Blood Lipid Levels

Ashlee T. Falls; Anna K. Boatman; Jack P. Ryan; Amie M Solosky; Dillon Lloyd; Jessie R. Chappel; Allison Nicole Fry; Kaylie I. Kirkwood‐Donelson; Heather M. Stapleton; Erin Baker

doi:10.1039/d5va00483g

January 1, 2026Environmental Science AdvancesOpen Access

Increasing PFAS Concentrations in Human Serum Correlate with Elevated Blood Lipid Levels

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This research aims to explore the relationship between PFAS levels in blood serum and blood lipid levels.
Analyzed blood serum samples for PFAS concentrations
Measured blood lipid levels in the same individuals
Conducted statistical analysis to find correlations
Found a positive correlation between PFAS concentrations and blood lipid levels
>99% of the population tested had detectable PFAS levels
Higher PFAS levels linked to significant increases in certain lipid measurements

Implication

Analysis reveals elevated blood lipid levels in individuals with increasing PFAS concentrations, suggesting health risks.

Abstract

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large group of synthetic chemicals which have been detected in the blood of >99% people worldwide. Currently, certain PFAS are linked to elevated...

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Falls et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Increasing PFAS Concentrations in Human Serum Correlate with Elevated Blood Lipid Levels

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Increasing PFAS Concentrations in Human Serum Correlate with Elevated Blood Lipid Levels

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