Talc causes cancer? (Put DOWN the baby powder!)

Guess what?

We have another carcinogen to add to an already exhausting list…

Talc.

Let’s look at all of the concerning details.

Concerning links

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently announced that talc is “probably carcinogenic.” That means it has a high likelihood of causing cancer.

The decision was made after analyzing strong evidence between talc exposure and ovarian cancer…

In fact, there’s a definite link between the two in rats. And the link remained when human cell lines were exposed to talc in a laboratory setting.

Not to mention, the WHO states there are numerous studies linking an increased risk of ovarian cancer in women who use talc on their genitals.

But perhaps worst of all, it isn’t just direct contact that causes a problem…

Pediatricians have also warned against using the powder as an aerosol, as there have been reports of it triggering respiratory problems.

Re-think your exposure

Talc is a naturally-occurring mineral that’s mined in many parts of the world.

It’s most often used to make talcum baby powder. (Remember when those baby powder ads were everywhere and everyone used it?)

But it’s also a common component in cosmetics.

And it seems the most significant exposure is among those mining it or processing it to make products.

Due to this damning evidence, as well as other health concerns, many companies—including Johnson & Johnson—stopped selling talcum baby powder in the U.S. and Canada years ago.

And now, finally, the WHO is classifying it as a probable carcinogen. (The announcement came just weeks after the U.S. pharmaceutical and cosmetics giant Johnson & Johnson agreed to pay millions of dollars to settle allegations against the safety of its talcum-based products.)

If nothing else, I’m happy to see that many products and chemicals we routinely use are finally being investigated to determine whether or not they cause harm.

Many of them do, and anyone who can think critically can see that.

I also believe we are smart enough to work around these deadly substances. After all, science has advanced so much since many of them came to market. (Of course, many of them are huge money makers… so why would anyone stir the pot?)

So, if you’re someone who uses a powder in certain areas of your body to stay dry, kindly make sure it does not contain talc.

The Environmental Working Group’s website (www.EWG.org) can also help you better understand the safety profile of any products you’re using.

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Source:

“It’s Official: WHO Warns Talc Is ‘Probably Carcinogenic’ For Humans.” Science Alert, 07/08/2024. (sciencealert.com/its-official-who-warns-talc-is-probably-carcinogenic-for-humans)