Monday, September 21, 2009

Can Drysol Cause Cancer?

By Kelsey Z. Murchie

You're out shopping and see Drysol on the shelves. You consider buying the product because your friend has told you so much about it. Well, stop right there. Before you go to the checkout counter, mull over this first: are you absolutely sure your bottle of Drysol will not cause cancer?

You can raise a doubtful eyebrow at this question all you want, but the concern remains valid. As a matter of fact, there is a raging debate over the likelihood that Drysol may cause cancer. Studies reveal that antiperspirants like Drysol contain chemicals that impact hormones negatively, stimulating the growth of malignant cells. To be precise, more than one study has tied up breast cancer with underarm deodorants.

These days, you can find large amounts of information on the connection between cancer and genetic predispositions. One such information involves Drysol. Don't know why? Common sense dictates that a history of cancer in the family makes it likely you are predisposed to the same problem as well. The fact that a family member has had cancer means you are as susceptible to genetic mutations that trigger malignant tumors.

Unquestionably, manufacturers of certain chemicals have been fighting to prove that their products pose no danger to consumers. This includes businesses that produce aluminum chloride, one of the main ingredients found in Drysol. But you cannot hide as major an issue as toxicity from consumers. What this tells you is that you should never rely on what marketing pitches tell you about Drysol.

At times, it may seem as if all products known to man has the potential to cause cancer On the other hand, the truth about the carcinogenic nature of all of these products may very well be true. Naturally, Drysol manufacturers would want you to believe all the noise about cancer is nothing more than that - noise. The problem here is that if you buy Drysol and use it on yourself, you may find out too late the talk you heard isn't idle talk at all! By that time, you may not even remember that you used Drysol at some time in the past, let alone have the mental wherewithal to seek damages for your condition.

Cancer is a terrible thing to deal with; but as early as now, you can take steps to avoid it. A great way to do this is by avoiding anything thay can harm your DNA and your cell makeup. Do not even think of using Drysol; instead, try other remedies. One of these days, you just might chance upon a newspaper article condemning Drysol and deodorants in general as cancer-causing.

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