Dental floss transfers toxins to the body

Dental floss transfers toxins to the body

After analyzing the blood samples 187 American women

Cairo: Hazem Badr

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A US study warned of the risk that a toxin would be transported into the body through a floss containing a chemical called PFAS.
PFAS materials resist water and grease and interfere with fast food packaging, waterproof clothing and stain-resistant carpets. Consumers may be exposed to the products they use and the foods that they have. 39 they consume, as well as air and dust inside their home.
Studies have already warned against the risk of using these substances, which contribute to high concentrations of toxic chemicals, but the new study, published yesterday in the Journal of Epidemiology 'JESEE', discovered the presence of a PFAS in a type of dental floss. .
During the study, led by the Silent Spring Institute, in collaboration with the California Public Health Institute, researchers measured 11 different PFAS chemicals in blood samples from 178 middle-aged women, then compared blood measurements with the results of interviews in which they were interviewed. 9 behaviors can lead to increased exposure.
The principal researcher of the study d. "We found that women who use Oral-B Glide have high rates of PFHxS compared to those who do not use this product," said Katie Borono, in a report published on Silent Spring's website. . Using a technique called PIGE spectroscopy, Oral-B Glide products were tested and we found the acid in women's blood. "
"We found other PFAS materials in the blood of some women, because of the consumption of fast food wrapped in paper and stain-resistant carpets in their home or waterproof clothing, but the surprise was in the teeth, "he said.
Scientists are worried about the widespread spread of PFAS in the population, especially after studies have shown their health risks.
According to Dr. "These substances are related to the adverse health effects of kidney and testicular cancers, thyroid diseases, hypercholesterolemia, low birth weight, fertility and effects on the immune system, "he said.

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