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PFAS & “Forever Chemicals”: How Minerals Can Support Your Body’s Natural Detox Pathways
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98.5% of Americans have PFAS in their blood. [*] What matters is how you get rid of them.
You may have read recent reports about PFAS. Sometimes called “forever chemicals”, PFAS are harmful, man-made compounds that build up in the environment.
PFAS are in our food, drinking water, and air, our clothes and makeup, and many of the other objects we use every day. You absorb them over time, and as they accumulate, they disrupt your hormones, speed up aging, and more.
You can’t avoid forever chemicals, but you can detox them. Let’s talk about what PFAS are, the health effects of PFAS, and how minerals can help you eliminate these forever chemicals from your system.
What Are PFAS and Forever Chemicals?
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic chemicals that have been added to consumer products since the 1950s. [*]
PFAS have powerful non-stick properties. They resist water, oil, heat, and stains, which makes them popular in manufacturing. PFAS are common in a range of industries, from cosmetics to food packaging to clothing.
PFAS are sometimes called forever chemicals. They’re made up of extremely strong chemical bonds, which means they don’t break down in the environment. PFAS persist for hundreds (or even thousands) of years. [*]
The problem is that PFAS also accumulate in humans. Over the years, you get exposed to more and more PFAS from your environment. Because they don’t break down, these forever chemicals build up in your body, taking a greater and greater toll on your wellbeing. [*]
The Health Effects of PFAS
A large-scale 2021 review of PFAS and human health found that PFAS contribute to: [*]
Thyroid dysfunction
Hormone disruption
Decreased fertility
Chronic inflammation
Insulin resistance
Lowered immune function
Liver disease
- Kidney disease
In the last 10 years, most governments have recognized that PFAS pose a major risk to human health, and have begun limiting their use.
Nonetheless, PFAS persist in our environment, as well as in the products we use. It’s important to know how to avoid them.
4 Common Sources of PFAS (and How to Avoid Them)
Forever chemicals are virtually impossible to avoid. Hundreds of industries use PFAS, often in consumer products you use every day. A 2026 study of more than 10,000 people found that 98.5% of Americans have PFAS in their blood. [*]
You’re almost guaranteed to encounter PFAS in daily life, but you can still minimize how much of them you absorb. Here are seven common sources of PFAS, and how you can reduce your exposure to each of them.
Packaged Food
Many food manufacturers add PFAS to the inside of packaging. They stop food from sticking and prevent oil or grease from absorbing into the package. PFAS are especially common in canned goods, foods stored in plastic, microwave meals, and bagged foods like chips.
The issue is that PFAS can leach from packaging into the food as it sits on a grocery store shelf. This is especially common in foods that are cooked or heated in their container.
In the packaged food industry, the worst sources of PFAS are microwave meals, microwave popcorn, and fast food. [*]
Reduce your exposure: Buy mostly fresh ingredients without packaging, like fruits, vegetables, and meat. Avoid ready-made microwave meals and heavily processed foods.
Synthetic Clothing
PFAS absorb through your skin, and PFAS-treated clothing is one of the most common sources of daily exposure. [*]
Synthetic fabrics often contain PFAS. This is especially true of performance fabrics, like those used in yoga pants, workout gear, and water-resistant or quick-drying clothes. [*]
Non-iron and stain-resistant clothes are often treated with PFAS as well, even if the clothes themselves are made from natural fibers. For example, a 2022 study found that children’s school uniforms contained significant PFAS content. [*]
Reduce your exposure: Avoid athletic gear advertised as fast-drying or sweat-wicking, non-iron shirts, and waterproof synthetic jackets. Buy clothes made with natural fibers, like cotton, wool, or linen.
Cosmetics and Skincare Products
Personal care products like makeup and shampoo are another major source of PFAS.
Cosmetics companies often add PFAS to foundation, mascara, lipstick, and other makeup products. The PFAS repel sweat and oil, which prevents makeup from running in rain or high humidity. PFAS also give skincare products a smoother texture and extend their shelf life. [*]
Cosmetics sit on your skin all day, causing you to continually absorb PFAS. A 2025 safety report by the FDA notes that most mainstream skincare products contain PFAS in unregulated amounts. [*]
Reduce your exposure: Use 100% natural skincare and shower products whenever possible.
Tap Water
Forever chemicals are also common in tap water. Industrial manufacturers release PFAS into nearby bodies of water, but because PFAS don’t break down, they often eventually end up in our water supply.
A 2025 environmental study in North America found that about 79% of drinking water is contaminated with PFAS. [*]
Reduce your exposure: Drink natural spring water bottled in glass, or get a water filter. Reverse osmosis and activated carbon water filters (like Brita filters) both remove PFAS. [*]
These simple changes can lower the amount of PFAS you absorb in your daily life. You can also detox existing PFAS from your body by increasing your mineral intake.
How to Detox PFAS with Humic & Fulvic Minerals
Forever chemicals don’t break down naturally. Your best option is to get rid of them with an adsorbent, something that physically binds to the chemicals and removes them from your system.
The best choice for binding PFAS is a mix of humic and fulvic minerals. Humic and fulvic are large, sprawling molecules that are hollow on the inside. Their outside is covered with tiny, arm-like binding sites that grab onto substances. Humic and fulvic bind to toxins, pull the toxins inside to deactivate them, and then carry them out of your body.
Humic and fulvic have been used in hospitals for poisoning and heavy metal detox. In the last few years, researchers have also begun using them for PFAS:
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A 2024 study found that humic and fulvic bind to and deactivate common PFAS. [*]
- A 2025 study found that humic and fulvic deactivate PFAS when added to soil. Humic and fulvic restore farmland and prevent humans from absorbing environmental PFAS. [*]
Humic and fulvic are also mineral-dense. They contain the full spectrum of essential minerals the human body needs, which makes them ideal for PFAS detox. As they pull forever chemicals from your body, humic and fulvic simultaneously replenish your mineral stores. They give your body the nutrients it needs to recover from exposure to forever chemicals, so you feel better fast.
A Simple Plan for Detoxing Forever Chemicals
At BEAM Minerals, we make detoxing easy. Our liquid mineral formula contains 100% humic and fulvic minerals, derived from deep soil.
All you do is take a shot of concentrated liquid each morning. It delivers humic and fulvic to your cells within minutes, giving you immediate detox support for forever chemicals. You also get the full range of essential minerals, so your body has what it needs to thrive.
If you’re worried about forever chemicals, give BEAM Minerals a try. They give you daily mineral and detox support in 30 seconds a day.
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FAQs
Can I take BEAM Minerals with my other supplements?
Yes, in fact, BEAM Minerals will enhance the bioavailability of all your other supplements.
What is the difference between Micro-BOOST™ and Electrolyze™?
Electrolyze™ is primarily composed of Fulvic Mineral Complexes . Fulvic complexes are small molecules that provide inter-cellular transport for nutritional elements into the cells and carry bio-waste out of the cells. Fulvic complexes are flavonoids , which provide many benefits in the body.
Micro-BOOST™ is primarily composed of the Humic Mineral Complexes . Humic complexes are large molecules that are extra-cellular, meaning they do not enter the cells but stay outside the cells. They are highly-charged molecules that attract, through their electrical charge, bio-waste, free radicals and heavy metals. They ultimately carry bio-waste out of the body. Thus, we call them “Nature’s Janitor”.
How many milligrams (mg) of an electrolyte (Potassium, Magnesium, Sodium, Calcium, etc.) is there in BEAM Minerals?
The quantities of each element in BEAM Minerals products are measured in “parts per million” (ppm), rather than the “milligrams” (mg). Here is the information which usually helps to understand the difference:
Milligrams (mg) vs parts per million (ppm)
In comparing our products to other supplements, people want to know how much of an electrolyte is in our products (like potassium, magnesium, sodium, calcium). Usually they are looking for an amount in milligrams (mg).
We have a hard time answering that question, because the electrolytes (and other elements) in BEAM Minerals products are measured in parts per million (ppm). So how can consumers compare?
The answer is a little complex, but here’s the high points.
The electrolytes in BEAM Minerals products are provided in “trace” amounts that are completely dissolved and thus 100% bio-available, immediately introduced into your circulation when you consumed them and will produce and active effect.
When you take a 320mg pill of magnesium, your body is only able utilize about 12-20% of it as it takes some time because your body has to digest it first. Whatever is not dissolved gets processed out of your body.
When you take a capful of liquid Electrolyze™ and/or Micro-BOOST™, you receive approximately 5.22 ppm of magnesium in which 100% of the magnesium is immediately available to your body. In addition, an important to know is that the magnesium in BEAM Minerals products stay in your system much longer building up healthy levels as you continue to take it daily.
