More data from the French Nutri-net Sante study has been published as an abstract in The European Journal of Public Health[1] and in a previous article in The International Journal of Public Health[2], reporting links between food contaminants and cardiovascular disease. Data from this large prospective cohort study suggests a potential role for food contaminants such as Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and Brominated Flame Retardants (BFRs) in the development of cardiovascular disease. The mechanism suggested is that these chemicals disrupt metabolic processes and this is consistent with data from previous in vivo/in vitro studies. Whilst these are initial findings and more epidemiological studies are needed to look at links in this area, the authors provide these key messages:
- Some substances found in food contact material and/or generated during food processing might be associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases.
- If corroborated by further studies, this study underscores the necessity for stricter regulations on food contaminants.
[1] Abstract citation ID: ckaf161.602
