A new study in Sweden revealed that frequent use of cosmetics is two times higher risk of suffering from diabetes. Really?
Reported by the Telegraph, the research suggests the chemicals, called phthalates, which are widely used in cosmetic and plastic products can trigger the development of diabetes, it can even lead to weight gain.
The researchers analyzed data from 1,000 people aged over 70 years, approximately 114 people who have diabetes. After taking into account factors known to cause type 2 diabetes, such as cholesterol, obesity, and smoking habits, the researchers found that people with high levels of phthalates in the blood more likely to develop diabetes.
"Although our results need to be confirmed with more research, these findings support the hypothesis that chemicals in the environment contribute to the development of diabetes," said Monica Lind, professor of environmental medicine from Uppsala University, Sweden.
Lind also added that her research in the past year has also been found to contain phthalates pollutants can lead to obesity.
According to him, anyone who is exposed to pollutants contain phthalates, such as from hair spray, face creams, make up a fake, perfume and even food, also have the same risk, because the pollutants will be absorbed into the body and bloodstream through the skin.
"Phthlates can be found in approximately 70% of personal body care fragrance products. Usually not listed on the label because the aroma is considered a trade secret, so companies do not have to disclose what is contained in it," added the spokesman for the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics.
Women exposed to phthalates can be subject to a similar hormonal balance during menopause and puberty. Whereas in men, associated with anti-testosterone phthlates associated with obesity.
Even in an experiment in the laboratory showed that phthlates damage the liver, kidneys, lungs until the reproductive system in experimental animals and increase the risk of obesity. (Taken from any sources)
Reported by the Telegraph, the research suggests the chemicals, called phthalates, which are widely used in cosmetic and plastic products can trigger the development of diabetes, it can even lead to weight gain.
The researchers analyzed data from 1,000 people aged over 70 years, approximately 114 people who have diabetes. After taking into account factors known to cause type 2 diabetes, such as cholesterol, obesity, and smoking habits, the researchers found that people with high levels of phthalates in the blood more likely to develop diabetes.
"Although our results need to be confirmed with more research, these findings support the hypothesis that chemicals in the environment contribute to the development of diabetes," said Monica Lind, professor of environmental medicine from Uppsala University, Sweden.
Lind also added that her research in the past year has also been found to contain phthalates pollutants can lead to obesity.
According to him, anyone who is exposed to pollutants contain phthalates, such as from hair spray, face creams, make up a fake, perfume and even food, also have the same risk, because the pollutants will be absorbed into the body and bloodstream through the skin.
"Phthlates can be found in approximately 70% of personal body care fragrance products. Usually not listed on the label because the aroma is considered a trade secret, so companies do not have to disclose what is contained in it," added the spokesman for the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics.
Women exposed to phthalates can be subject to a similar hormonal balance during menopause and puberty. Whereas in men, associated with anti-testosterone phthlates associated with obesity.
Even in an experiment in the laboratory showed that phthlates damage the liver, kidneys, lungs until the reproductive system in experimental animals and increase the risk of obesity. (Taken from any sources)
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