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Are you eating Parabens?

Parabens dont remain in our body for very long. Our body - when performing optimally and not overwhelmed by a high toxin load- can excrete them-which it usually will do in about 3 days. This could mean: if you are able to isolate the source of exposure and eliminate it their presence in your body can be reduced even eliminated... However, The cumulative effect of parabens together with other endocrine disruptors present in food such as bisphenols, heavy metals, pesticides and polybrominated diphenyl ethers could pose a risk to human health. We know that all of these toxins often found in food, which are all endocrine disruptors, act in different ways in low doses than in higher doses and can…

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Propyl Paraben

Are you eating an endocrine disruptor? EWG turned the spotlight on propyl paraben in its Dirty Dozen Guide To Food Additives because the federal Food and Drug Administration has listed its use in food as “Generally Recognized As Safe.” Despite mounting evidence that propyl paraben disrupts the endocrine system, the FDA has failed to take action to eliminate its use in food or reassess its safety.

Assessing the Public Health Implications of the Food Preservative Propylparaben: Has This Chemical Been Safely Used for Decades

Parabens are chemicals containing alkyl-esters of p-hydroxybenzoic acid, which give them antimicrobial, antifungal, and preservative properties. Propylparaben (PP) is one paraben that has been widely used in personal care products, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food.

California becomes the first state to ban 4 food additives linked to disease

California has become the first U.S. state to outlaw the use of four potentially harmful food and drink additives that have been linked to an array of diseases, including cancer, and are already banned in dozens of countries. The California Food Safety Act prohibits the manufacturing, distribution and sale of food and beverages that contain brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben and red dye 3 — which can be found in candy, fruit juices, cookies and more.

Endocrine Disruptor Propyl Paraben Found in Nearly 50 Popular Processed Foods

Go into any drugstore in the U.S. and you will see personal care products labeled “paraben free.” More and more companies are realizing that consumers don’t want to use products containing endocrine disruptors. However, some food companies still use propyl paraben as a preservative.

Food or Poison: Propylparaben

Propylparaben is one of these paraben compounds and has been used as an antimicrobial preservative in foods, drugs, and cosmetics for over 70 years6. Humans are exposed to propylparaben (PP) through ingestion of foods and drugs as well as skin absorption of personal care products. In the food industry, PP is used as a preservative, extending the shelf life of packaged foods by preventing the growth of mold and bacteria.

Propyl Paraben Side Effects

PropylParaben, CAS# 94-13-3, is a organic compound manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as white crystalline powder. Propyl Paraben is widely used as antioxidants. It is widely accepted as safe food additive in many countries. - See more at: https://www.foodchemadditives.com/side_effects_info/720#sthash.7bk0eFfM.dpuf

Should People Be Concerned about Parabens in Beauty Products?

First commercialized in the 1950s, parabens are a group of synthetic compounds commonly used as preservatives in a wide range of health, beauty and personal care products. If the product you are using contains methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben and isobutylparaben, it has parabens.

What Are Endocrine Disruptors?

Learn what endocrine disruptors are and how they’re related to endometrial cancer.

What is a paraben and why are so many products advertised as ‘paraben-free’?

They work by preventing the growth of harmful bacteria and fungi to improve product shelf life and safety. More than one paraben may be used, and they may be combined with other preservatives to protect against a broad range of microorganisms. Parabens can be absorbed through the skin or ingested but are generally excreted quickly, usually via urine. They have been in use for decades and no parabens have been banned in Australia.

What to Know About the 4 Food Additives Banned by California

California has banned four common food additives — Red Dye No. 3, potassium bromate, brominated vegetable oil and propylparaben — through the California Food Safety Act.

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Parabens

Parabens are a group of chemicals most commonly used as: preservatives, antimicrobials, flavour enhancers, fragrance ingredients.