Lesser-Known ‘Forever Chemicals’ Linked to Faster Biological Aging

Research indicates that regulatory and monitoring efforts should reach beyond the compounds that have been most extensively studied to date.

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For years, regulators focused on two “forever chemicals” above all others; however, a new study has found that their replacements may be just as concerning.

The research, published in Frontiers in Aging, suggests that specific environmental chemicals may influence how quickly the body ages at the molecular level—especially during midlife, a period that may represent a critical window of susceptibility.