Collegiate gymnasts, athletes who have been competing for 10-19 hours per week for over a decade, were found to have traces of flame retardants in their blood at levels nearly seven times higher than the general population, a recent study found. Flame retardants are found in places far beyond the gymnasium. They’re used in insulation in homes, which means they’re often found in traces on furniture and electronics, too.
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