How Did 1 Gram of This Toxic Chemical End Up In Every Woman's Body?
Posted By Dr. Mercola | October 19 2011 | 89 views
Mineral oil hydrocarbons may be the single greatest contaminant of the human body. As much as one gram could be present in all people, with possible routes of contamination including air inhalation, food intake, and dermal absorption.
A recent study sought to identify the most relevant sources of mineral oil contamination by examining the subcutaneous fat of close to 150 women undergoing Caesarean sections. On days 4 and 20 postpartum, milk samples were collected from the women, and the fat and milk samples were analyzed for mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons. All of the women also completed a questionnaire on personal data, nutrition habits, and use of cosmetics.
According to the study, as reprinted on the website Green Med Info:
"The increase in [mineral oil] concentration in human fat tissue with age suggests an accumulation over time. Cosmetics might be a relevant source of the contamination."
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