The polyfluorinated compounds (PFCs) are a group of chemicals that build up in the body over time, and can take years for the body to metabolize and eliminate.

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Gone are the chemical coatings (PFOA, PFCs, Poly, etc.).

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In late February, a physician appeared on the Washington, DC Fox affiliate to inform consumers of a Yale University study claiming exposure to PFCs (important and ubiquitous stain and water-resistant compounds) leads to osteoarthritis in women.

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