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Toxic Toothpaste? The Truth Behind Your Fresh Smile - AI Podcast

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Story at-a-glance
  • Independent testing of 51 popular toothpaste brands revealed 90% contained lead, 65% arsenic, 47% mercury, and 35% cadmium. Only six toothpastes tested clean
  • Heavy metals enter toothpaste through contaminated raw materials like hydroxyapatite, calcium carbonate, and bentonite clay used in manufacturing
  • Lead and cadmium disrupt cellular functions, causing kidney damage, osteoporosis, anemia, and various other health complications
  • Despite evidence, toothpaste companies refuse to remove heavy metals. Some even use legal means to intimidate whistleblowers
  • Switching to a homemade toothpaste made from coconut oil, baking soda, and essential oils offers safer protection compared to mass-produced alternatives
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Manage episode 493250587 series 2394791
Content provided by Briana Mercola and Dr. Mercola. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Briana Mercola and Dr. Mercola or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.
Story at-a-glance
  • Independent testing of 51 popular toothpaste brands revealed 90% contained lead, 65% arsenic, 47% mercury, and 35% cadmium. Only six toothpastes tested clean
  • Heavy metals enter toothpaste through contaminated raw materials like hydroxyapatite, calcium carbonate, and bentonite clay used in manufacturing
  • Lead and cadmium disrupt cellular functions, causing kidney damage, osteoporosis, anemia, and various other health complications
  • Despite evidence, toothpaste companies refuse to remove heavy metals. Some even use legal means to intimidate whistleblowers
  • Switching to a homemade toothpaste made from coconut oil, baking soda, and essential oils offers safer protection compared to mass-produced alternatives
  continue reading

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