New Study Reveals Cancer Causing ‘Forever Chemicals’ In Band-Aids And THESE Home Items
A recent study revealed that your bandages could potentially cause harm due to a detectable level of cancer-causing chemicals.
Twenty-six bandages involved in the study have tested positive for effective levels of organic fluorine, an indicator of a group of chemicals called PFAS, according to a study conducted by Mamavation Laboratory in partnership with Environmental Health News.
The wellness team tested a total of forty bandages via U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-certified lab, which found the chemical present at 11 parts per million to 328 ppm.
According to the wellness blog, 40 bandages from 18 reputable brands — including Band-Aids — were tested for "forever chemicals."
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65% of bandages tested had indications of PFAS above 10 parts per million and 63% of bandages marketed to people of color contained organic fluorine at over 10 parts per million.
PFAS or, "Forever chemicals," are substances that have been utilized throughout the years to produce oil-resistant, stain-resistant, and water-resistant products. Other uses of the chemical include cookware, makeup, dental floss, contact lenses, and bottled water.
Linda Birnbaum, Scientist Emeritus and former director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and National Toxicology Program, expressed concern about how the function of bandages with PFAS could harm consumers.
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"Because bandages are placed upon open wounds, it's troubling to learn that they may be also exposing children and adults to PFAS," Birnbaum started. "It's obvious from the data that PFAS are not needed for wound care, so it's important that the industry remove their presence to protect the public from PFAS and opt instead for PFAS-free materials."
These chemicals are agreeably considered toxic for human consumption, lasting for years or even decades within the body. The health outlet urges readers "to reduce the amount of PFAS you are exposed to in food, water, and products like bandages."
Related health side effects from the chemical include reduced immune function, increased risk of allergies, increased cholesterol levels, overall reduced organ function, and more, per the website.
