Is Losing Weight Toxic? New Study Says Fat Releases Industrial Chemicals
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-20015668-10391704.html
"An international team of scientists found that toxic pollutants, which are stored in fat, release themselves into the bloodstream when fat dissipates. The chemicals, called persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are linked to degenerative diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes, the study's lead author Duk-Hee Le told Reuters Health."
"An international team of scientists found that toxic pollutants, which are stored in fat, release themselves into the bloodstream when fat dissipates. The chemicals, called persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are linked to degenerative diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes, the study's lead author Duk-Hee Le told Reuters Health."
