Leading GI surgeon reveals how non-stick cookware can severely impact your health
Non-stick cookware offers convenience but carries health risks when overheated or damaged. PTFE coatings can decompose above 400°C, releasing toxic fumes, while PFOA, now banned, was linked to serious illnesses. Damaged pans can release PTFE particles into food, with uncertain long-term effects. Dr. Kaushal advises careful use and timely replacement.
Non-stick cookware offers convenience but carries health risks when overheated or damaged. PTFE coatings can decompose above 400°C, releasing toxic fumes, while PFOA, now banned, was linked to serious illnesses. Damaged pans can release PTFE particles into food, with uncertain long-term effects. Dr. Kaushal advises careful use and timely replacement.
