Environment · Brain health technique
Avoid Non-stick (PFAS-based) Cookware
Evidence grade: Essential
Use stainless, ceramic, or cast iron instead of Teflon-type coatings.
- Practice
- Environment
- Principle
- Protection
- Tactic
- Materials & Indoor Surfaces
- Evidence grade
- Essential
- Strength of evidence
- High
How to practice Avoid Non-stick (PFAS-based) Cookware
Replace non-stick cookware with stainless steel, cast iron, or ceramic, prioritizing pans used most often or for high-heat cooking. Discard any non-stick items that are scratched or degrading. Avoid overheating any coated cookware. This is a one-time swap with durable, long-term exposure reduction and no ongoing behavior burden.
The evidence behind Avoid Non-stick (PFAS-based) Cookware
PFAS exposure is linked to immune, metabolic, and neurodevelopmental harm. Animal and population studies show strong dose–response. Switching cookware sharply lowers serum PFAS over time. Safe, permanent risk-reduction action.
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