28
2009
Shampoo Contains Toxic Chemicals
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Researchers from the National Institute of Health have found out that the chemical MIT or methylisothiazoline which are commonly used in shampoos and conditioners can cause nerve damage to animals likewise to humans.
The experiment was conducted on laboratory mice. The brain of the mice showed nerve damage after contact with MIT. Scientists and researchers have found MIT in popular shampoo brands like Pantene, Head and Shoulders, Clairol and Suave. They are cautioning pregnant women since exposure to the chemical can also cause damage to the fetus.
Studies have shown that MIT is linked to Alzheimer’s disease and other central nervous disorders. MIT causes the slowing down of the nerve’s response time preventing communication between the neurons. Since our central nervous system which is comprised of neurons, brain function and networking signals can become suppressed with over exposure to MIT.
However, people are wondering why these products are still seen and patronized in grocery shops across the nation. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) which oversees such testing spends majority of its time approving drugs and medicine and not enough time looking into the harmful effects of shampoos and conditioners containing MIT and allowing them to stay on supermarket shelves everywhere.
Before purchasing any brand of shampoo, conditioner or any personal care product, know what is inside the bottle. The FDA’s website is actually awash with chemicals and guidelines on which chemicals are classified as toxic and safe. Since the FDA is doing only half its job, then make the right choice and make sure that the product you are using is healthy and safe.
