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Health risks posed by dangerous chemicals in Vitamins and supplements
TL;DR Risks of Contaminants in Dietary Supplements Widespread Use: Over two-thirds of Americans take dietary supplements, with 84% confident in their safety and effectiveness. Hidden Dangers: Many supplements contain heavy metals, which are linked to serious...
Making Safer Choices with ALVA: A Smarter Way to Shop
TL;DR The Problem with Harmful Ingredients Products like shampoos, air fresheners, and plastic containers often include chemicals like phthalates, BPA, and VOCs that can harm health. Labels can be confusing and inconsistent, making it hard to assess safety....
Hidden Dangers: Health Risks of Harmful Chemicals in Haircare Products
TL;DR Harmful Chemicals in Mass-Market Hair Care Products Sulfates (SLS and SLES): These foaming agents in shampoos and conditioners clean hair effectively but can cause dryness, frizz, and irritation by stripping natural oils. Endocrine Disruptors (Parabens...
Hidden Health Risks: Harmful Chemicals in Skincare and Makeup Products
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Health Risks of Harmful Chemicals in Shampoo and Shower Gels: What You Need to Know
TL;DR Types of Dangerous Chemicals Shampoos and shower gels often contain sulfates, parabens, and synthetic fragrances, which may pose health risks: Sulfates (SLS & SLES): Common foaming agents that strip natural oils, causing dryness and irritation. SLES...
PFAS in drinking water – Risks and solutions
TL;DR PFAS Contamination and Water Filtration Solutions PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” are widespread in U.S. water supplies, affecting about 200 million Americans. Nearly half of the nation’s tap water contains one or more types of PFAS....
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