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11 hazardous chemical substances from our daily life
Our world can be very toxic. No matter how we try to avoid toxins, they still occur in the composition of food additives, pesticides, and other substances that have a negative impact on our health.
Experts give a list of the 11 most dangerous chemicals, from which the hormone levels are through the roof.
TPA
Bisphenol a — a chemical that is part of plastic containers. It may also be located in some types of paper and cans. Experts recommend not to use plastic containers that are marked with the numbers 3 or 7.
Dioxide
This is an extremely toxic substance that it is difficult to avoid, as it occurs in nature, and as part of processed products. The greatest number of dioxide gets into the human body through animal products. Dioxide increases the level of stress hormones, affects the immune system, liver and skin.
ArsenicEveryone knows that arsenic is poison, isn't it? So why do we find it in the water and food? Arsenic affects the body's ability to process sugar, so experts recommend using a water filter to limit its impact.
Atrazine
Atrazine is a widely – used pesticide. It gets into the soil and pollute the groundwater. Laboratory studies have shown that this chemical product causes loss of fertility in frogs, the effects of intensity vary depending on the class of vertebrates.
Phthalates
These toxins commonly found in cosmetic products and plastic utensils. Phthalates cause a degradation of the immune system.
Lead
Another substance, which, as all know, is poisonous. However, in some homes, the paint contains lead. It is recommended to get rid of old paint and gently remove the layers to not be poisoned.
Mercury
Mercury has been recognized as a dangerous neurotoxin, and the authorities had taken all measures to limit the contamination of that substance. It is desirable to reduce the consumption of large fish (tuna) to limit the possibility of entry of mercury in all higher.
PFK
We are talking about the perfluorocarbon used for manufacture of nonstick coated cookware. Experts say that this product is stable and can lead to low birth weight.
Organic phosphates
Although not much research has been undertaken of these substances, it seems that organic phosphates can be very dangerous for children, causing neurotoxic effects.
The glycol ether.
Newly renovated house can reduce sperm motility. In 2008, the study showed that the substance used as a diluent for paints and some detergents can reduce the sperm count. Experts recommend avoiding products which contains butoxyethanol - 2 ( EGBE ) and ethoxydiglycol (DEGME ) .
Perchlorate
This chemical can be found not only in rocket fuel, but also fertilizers and groundwater. It affects the thyroid gland and indirectly affects metabolism.
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