Comments on: Cholesterol levels controlled by brain http://lancastria.net/blog/cholesterol-levels-controlled-by-brain.html Neuschwanstein, a castle that belongs in Blackburn Lancashire less the 4000 holes Fri, 18 May 2012 05:09:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Katie http://lancastria.net/blog/cholesterol-levels-controlled-by-brain.html#comment-543 Katie Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:55:50 +0000 http://lancastria.net/blog/?p=3103#comment-543 Exposure to chemicals used in non-stick frying pans could raise the levels of cholesterol in children, U.S researchers have warned. A study found youngsters with the highest levels of these compounds in their blood had measurably higher levels of total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein, or LDL - the so-called 'bad' cholesterol - compared with children with lower readings. The scientists, from West Virginia University, said the findings do not prove exposure to these chemicals, called perfluoroalkyl acids, caused the higher readings, but they show a link that needs more study. The researchers looked at perfluorooctanoic acid or PFOA and perfluorooctanesulfonate or PFOS for a study published in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. They make their way into people through drinking water, dust, food packaging, breast milk, cord blood, microwave popcorn, air and occupational exposure, according to the researchers. Studies in animals suggest perfluoroalkyl acid can affect the liver, which could result in changes in cholesterol levels. Lead author Stephanie Frisbee and colleagues examined cholesterol levels in blood samples taken from more than 12,000 children in the mid-Ohio River Valley who had PFOA in their drinking water. Exposure to chemicals used in non-stick frying pans could raise the levels of cholesterol in children, U.S researchers have warned.

A study found youngsters with the highest levels of these compounds in their blood had measurably higher levels of total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein, or LDL – the so-called ‘bad’ cholesterol – compared with children with lower readings.

The scientists, from West Virginia University, said the findings do not prove exposure to these chemicals, called perfluoroalkyl acids, caused the higher readings, but they show a link that needs more study.

The researchers looked at perfluorooctanoic acid or PFOA and perfluorooctanesulfonate or PFOS for a study published in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine.

They make their way into people through drinking water, dust, food packaging, breast milk, cord blood, microwave popcorn, air and occupational exposure, according to the researchers.

Studies in animals suggest perfluoroalkyl acid can affect the liver, which could result in changes in cholesterol levels.

Lead author Stephanie Frisbee and colleagues examined cholesterol levels in blood samples taken from more than 12,000 children in the mid-Ohio River Valley who had PFOA in their drinking water.

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