Bioaccumulation of toxins and fat storage

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Bioaccumulation of lipophilic toxins may lead to increased fat storage in the body as a potential mechanism to dilute these toxins. The concept is linked to Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), which are known for their ability to accumulate in fatty tissues. However, research indicates that lipophilicity alone is not a reliable predictor of bioaccumulation, particularly in marine environments, due to factors like adsorption onto sediments. This raises questions about the relationship between toxin storage and fat accumulation in humans. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for assessing health risks associated with environmental toxins.
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Can the bioaccumulation of toxins with high lipophilicity within the body cause it to store more fat, maybe in order to dilute the toxins?

I heard this from a somewhat questionable source a while ago, but it sounds plausible.
I was reading about Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) but I don't know much about the fat storage process.

Thanks,
Ben
 
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http://cat.inist.fr/?aModele=afficheN&cpsidt=1287143
indicates that lipophilicity is not necessarily a good predictor for estimating bioaccumulation in marine environments. The authors attribute this to the adsorption of lipophilic toxins onto marine sediments.
 

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