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Review on Pack of 6 Oral-B Pro-Health Deep 🦷 Clean Floss with Mint for Effective Teeth Cleaning by Alexandra Marie

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Dental Floss and Toxic Materials

Because of this article, I am concerned about the safety of using this product. I would appreciate credit for this purchase. If there is a reason, you should consider removing this item. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide. Flossing your teeth can expose you to toxic chemicals, according to a new study. AFP Relax News β€’ January 09, 2019 Flossing with certain types of floss can expose you to higher levels of toxic chemicals, new research finds. found that dental flossing β€” and several other activities β€” can increase exposure to toxic chemicals linked to various health problems. The new study, conducted by the Silent Spring Institute in collaboration with the Berkeley Public Health Institute, looked at blood samples. Sampled from 178 middle-aged women to measure the levels of 11 different PFAS chemicals (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in the body. Women were also interviewed, half of whom were non-Hispanic white and half African American. about nine behaviors that could potentially also lead to a higher risk of infection. those who flossed tended to have higher levels of a PFAS called PFHxS (perfluorohexanesulfonic acid) in their bodies than those who didn't, particularly when using Oral-B Glide floss, one of 18 floss included in the study. Additionally, all three Oral B Glide products on the list, as well as three brand names, also tested positive for fluoride, a PFAS marker, a result also consistent with previous reports that Glide is made from Teflon-like compounds. The researchers also found that owning stain-resistant carpets or furniture and living in a city with PFAS-contaminated drinking water were also behaviors associated with higher PFAS levels. Among the African-American participants, those who frequently ate pre-cooked, coated cardboard containers, such as french fries or take-out food, also had elevated blood levels of four PFAS chemicals, compared to women who seldom ate these types of foods. However, the same relationship was not found in non-Hispanic whites, although the researchers cannot explain why. - Pans, weatherproof clothing and stain-resistant carpets. They have been linked to numerous health problems, including kidney and testicular cancer, thyroid disease, high cholesterol, low birth weight, reduced fertility and immune system effects. Exposure to chemicals occurs through use of products containing PFAS, ingestion of food that has been in contact with these products, exposure to indoor air and dust, and ingestion of contaminated drinking water. PFAS is linked to higher levels of these toxic chemicals in the body, says lead author Kathy Boronov. Evidence that consumer products are an important source of PFAS exposure,” adds Boronov. "Limiting the use of these chemicals in food should be a priority to reduce their levels in the human body."

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