Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Parabens and Estrogen Effects

As part of my estrogen diet, I am learning about all the ways estrogen gets into my bloodstream. Parabens are a preservative found in lots of foods, skincare products and drugs. If you are looking to limit the amount of excess estrogen in your environment, take heed:

"Some research has focused on parabens, which are preservatives used in some deodorants and antiperspirants that have been shown to mimic the activity of estrogen in the body’s cells (4). Although parabens are used in many cosmetic, food, and pharmaceutical products, according to the FDA, most major brands of deodorants and antiperspirants in the United States do not currently contain parabens. Consumers can look at the ingredient label to determine if a deodorant or antiperspirant contains parabens. Parabens are usually easy to identify by name, such as methylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben, or benzylparaben. The National Library of Medicine’s Household Products Database also has information about the ingredients used in most major brands of deodorants and antiperspirants." (Emphasis added)

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/AP-Deo

 So basically, parabens act like estrogen in the human body. Check the labels of your antiperspirant, skin lotions, aloe gels, PERFUMES, makeup, toothpaste, and hair care products. Find any? I found them in at least 5 items in my bathroom, and yes, chucked them in the garbage. Having recently found out that migraines may be related to estrogen levels, I am attempting to go on an estrogen diet- harder to do than you'd think when you realize all the ways we mess with our hormones.

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