Teflon Linked to Cholesterol Levels

For many years, Dupont asserted that Teflon was safe to use as a non-stick surface on car parts, cookware, and other items. It is still safe and a convenience that many cannot live without. However, new evidence released by Dupont indicates that perfluorooctanoic acid, the chemical that is used to make Teflon, can cause a slight rise in total cholesterol levels, triglycerides, and low density lipoproteins levels (LDL, or the "bad cholesterol"). According to the study, workers exposed to perfluorooctanoic acid saw a 10% increase in their total cholesterol levels. Other Teflon manufactureres, such as Miteni and 3M, have performed similar studies and their results support the findings made by Dupont.Read more about this.