Parabeni HELP…..carcinogenic: recent research confirms

A more recent study showed that in tissues of many patients undergoing mastectomy has been traced the presence of parabens. Research, conducted by Philippa Darbre English professor at the University of Reading, published in the "Journal of Applied Toxicology", It was based on a total of 160 samples taken between 2005 and the 2008 a 40 female patients, suffering from 20 different types of primary breast cancer and found that in 99% Content of the cases was at least one kind of paraben, while in 60% There were five.
According to Professor Darbre "These results are worrying because studies have shown that parabens can mimic the female hormone estrogen hormone action. The latter can lead to developing breast tumors. Many of the measured concentrations of parabens in the tissue of women with breast cancer would be enough to produce this result. But not only, parabens contributing to infertility and female and male erectile dysfunction. For this, the European Union has established maximum limits for the presence of parabens in various food and cosmetic products.

What are
Parabens are combinations of p-hydroxybenzoico acid and are the most common synthetic preservatives for cosmetics and other products; they, then, serve to prevent the product in which they are inserted is quickly deteriorate. The most common among the parabens are:

• the methylparaben (methylparaben E218; its sodium salt E219), used in food, in cosmetics and especially in the shampoos and soaps;
• l’etilparabene (ethylparaben E214) used in food;
• the propyl paraben (propylparaben E216) used in foods, drugs and products for the hygiene;
• the Butylparaben (butylparaben) mainly used in cosmetics.

Obviously, the same product, It may contain one or more parabens. Generally those which contain them are more: deodorants, toothpastes, Personal care, Sun protection, the tricks (mascara, eyeshadows, makeup), cream (for the face or body), shampoos, balms and products that are used for shaving and in all products for daily cleansing of newborns.

First learning to read the label of the cosmetics: common parabens present in commercial products are indicated on the labels of “ingredients” I.N.C.I.

Four ways to limit exposure to parabens

1.Choose only cosmetic or personal care free of parabens. If the label there are no specific indications, It does not necessarily mean that there are no.

2.Lotions and perfumes are usually the products associated with higher exposure to parabens. Choose carefully to avoid them.

3.If you can buy cosmetics without preservatives and use them in a short time. A good choice are also the cosmetics with natural preservatives such as grapefruit seed oil and vitamin E.

4.Even some long-term food (certain beers, jams, condiments, canned food, frozen desserts, etc.) They may contain parabens. Buy fresh food from local ingredients and avoid foods with chemical preservatives.

therefore, take care and, if possible, Try to orient yourself to really natural and not harmful to your health.