Mar 23 2009
New Research Indicates Aluminum in Deodorant Linked To Breast Cancer
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We live in a world where the products that we use on a daily basis are actually laden with some of the most toxic chemicals on the planet.
Studies are now showing that continuous exposure to toxic chemicals in personal hygiene products, such as antiperspirants, may be related to allergic reactions, Alzheimer’s, and even breast cancer in women. This may come as no surprise considering the fact that most deodorants are made up of aluminum chlorohydrate, as well as up to 20 other toxic chemicals.
Research into the Health Concerns of Aluminum
Recent research from a growing number of international scientists has indicated that the use of common antiperspirant may be linked to benign breast lumps, a condition which may make women more likely to develop breast cancer in the future.
A study from the Journal of Applied Toxicology conducted research on antiperspirant with high levels of aluminum. The addition of aluminum, a chemical which enters the body through the sensitive underarm tissue works to block our sweat ducts, thus reducing the amount of sweat that the body produces. But is this lack of perspiration and neutralization of body odor worth the constant daily intake of high levels of aluminum?
Similarly, a recent study from Reading University found that cancerous tumors are most likely to appear in the parts of the female breast which is closest to where antiperspirants are applied. Of the women studied, it was found that cysts in the armpit area of the breast had 25x more aluminum than the common amount found in blood.
Furthermore, aluminum acts with an estrogenic effect on the body, known to increase the incidence of breast cancer tumors when in excess. Sadly, this and other studies, show that aluminum exposure is not only related to increased chances of developing breast cancer, but also other diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Studies on the brains of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease found that their brain tissue often held high amounts of the aluminum toxins.
Environmental Medicine Specialist
The Toxic Chemicals Found in Antiperspirants
Chemical exposure in antiperspirants is not limited to aluminum. There are many other poisonous chemicals, including anti-freeze, in the conventional stick of antiperspirant. Paraben, also a common ingredient in many deodorants, has been linked to higher risks for breast cancer, due to the estrogen-mimicking effect.
Studies done by the U.S. Toxicology Program in 1997 found that hormone disruptors such as PropTEA and DEA, other normal ingredients found in deodorants, were reported to be carcinogenic (cancer-causing) in animals.
Other chemicals such as FD&C colors, triclosan and quaternium compounds have been found to lead to cancerous diseases, dermatitis, allergies and asthma-like symptoms in both animals and humans. Over 90% of the chemicals used in fragrance additives to common personal-care products come from petroleum.
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How to Eliminate Aluminum From the Body
- Stop using common antiperspirants. Switch to mineral-based antiperspirants, or even better, a natural deodorant which does not block the sweat glands. I use the crystal salt deodorant and add about an ounce of colloidal silver.
- Reduce your exposure to environmental toxins in general. Especially do not drink from Aluminum cans.
- Further educate yourself on the toxins present in many of your personal care products. Remember, once ingested, aluminum can negatively effect the kidneys, brain, lungs, liver and thyroid. It also competes with calcium for absorption, leading to reduced skeletal mineralization.
- My book Health Begins in The Colon describes all harmful toxins in detail and how to eliminate them from your body and home
- If you have been using an aluminum-laden antiperspirant for some time, or drinking from aluminum cans, it is a good idea to do a heavy metal cleanse. The goal is to flush them out before they have time to do serious damage to your body.
- The Aluminum Heavy Metal Test Kit is a simple at home test that you can perform to see if your levels are within safe parameters.
As usual, I wish everyone a happy and healthy day!
~Dr. G
May 6th, 2009 at 5:31 am
Thank you for writing this article and informing men and women about the danger of harmful chemicals, like aluminum, present in antiperspirants and deodorants. Detoxification protocols can help ride the body from these and many more harmful chemicals people are exposed without even knowing. These chemicals are very dangerous and can affect women who are planning to conceive, are already pregnant or lactating. A warning should be on the label!
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April 11th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
Believe me this is only a tiny drop in a very large ocean!!
most personal care products are loaded with toxins and cancer causing chemicals. These companies have got away with it for to long, the green movement is bringing issues to light.
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April 2nd, 2009 at 4:19 pm
I was actually just having a conversation about this with a friend of mine recently – we were discussing old spice high endurance vs. toms of maine – and I was telling him that while I don’t think toms does quite as good a job as Old Spice at minimizing stink – I have found that as I changed my diet (for the better) over the last few years that it has made a tremendous difference!
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April 1st, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Some research shows that those with a repeated appearance of benign breast lumps may be more likely to develop cancer, and has some women swearing off the use of deodorants and antiperspirants containing aluminum.
One cancer researcher, Philippa Darbre, of Reading University, is conducting a study of the levels of aluminum found in breast cysts, blood, and breast milk. Her research has found that levels of aluminum in cysts in the armpit area are 25 times the normal blood sample level.
“We don’t know what the mechanism involved might be, but this might be a wake-up call about the risks of anti-perspirants. Either women should stop using them or the manufacturers should look at ways of reformulating their products.” – Darbre
Claire Dimmer, of Breast Cancer UK, feels strongly that antiperspirants should not be used, and hasn’t used them herself for over 15 years.
“Aluminum is in most of them and it mimics the effect of estrogen, a hormone known to promote growth of breast cancer tumours” – Dimmer
The bodycare and cosmetics industry deny any connection between aluminum in antiperspirants and cancer, but then again, why would they want to admit that? Cancer researchers also claim no conclusive evidence between the use of these products and cancer.
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March 31st, 2009 at 6:04 pm
This something i’ve been trying to convince my girlfriend of for years now. She doesn’t believe that aluminum will harm you, even if your exposure is extremely high. I just emailed her this article, hopefully she will learn something about it. Thanks Dr. G!
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