Bioaccumulation of toxins and fat storage

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The discussion centers on the relationship between the bioaccumulation of lipophilic toxins, specifically Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), and the body's fat storage mechanisms. It suggests that the body may store more fat to dilute these toxins, although this claim is based on anecdotal evidence. A referenced study indicates that lipophilicity is not a reliable predictor for bioaccumulation in marine environments due to the adsorption of these toxins onto sediments. This highlights the complexity of toxin storage and its implications for human health.

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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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This
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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