A independent investigation conducted by Lead Safe Mama revealed that a large number of toothpastes circulated in the American market contained heavy toxic minerals, including pastes for children.

The organization, concerned with lead -poisoning, sent 51 toothpaste products to an independent laboratory for examination, and the list of products included well -known brands such as: Crest, Colgate, Sansodyne, Orajel, Burt's Berett. TOM’s MAINE and Halo.

The results of the analysis showed that:

90% of the products contain lead.

65% contain arsenic.

47% contain mercury.

35% contain cadmium.

The organization pointed out that some products contained more than one type of these toxic minerals, known for their harmful effect on the nervous system, and scientific research has linked them to cognitive disorders such as learning and autism difficulties, as well as their association with serious diseases such as cancer, birth defects, kidney and heart diseases.

Although all the tested products did not exceed the boundaries set by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), two of them exceeded the boundaries of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) based on sewage standards.

The organization, Tamara Rubin, confirmed that pollution is likely due to some common ingredients in toothpastes, such as:

hydroxy Apatete: It is often extracted from the bones of animals and is used to support calcium absorption.

Pentonite clay: It is used for its cleaning properties, but it is known for containing heavy minerals.

Robin indicated that the most polluted products were those that contained the clay of Pentonite, adding that she also experienced hydroxy Apatete and calcium carbonate, and found worrying levels of bullets and other pollutants.

The highest pollution product was the PRIMAL LIFE Dirty Mouth Kids, which exceeded the permissible limit of bullets and arsenic, followed by Vanman's Miracle paste, which exceeded the limit of arsenic only.

The seriousness of the results is highlighted when it comes to children, as polluted products included pastes that were specially produced for them, such as:

Anti -Pow Patrol paste for children.

The natural "Toms of Main" paste for children.

Fluoride -free "Halo" paste.

Studies indicate that children are more likely to have heavy metal effects compared to adults, which doubles health concerns.

Despite the seriousness of the results, most manufacturers have not shown in preparation for suspension or action. The company "Crest" was satisfied with issuing a statement saying that its products are safe and subject to all regulatory requirements. As for other companies, it was not issued, or sent legal notifications to the organization, which they ignored and published their details on their blog.

Source: Daily Mail