Most Antibacterial Compounds Promote Breast Cancer

Antibacterial compounds Cancer has and will still continue to threaten the human race if necessary precautions are not taken to combat it effectively. The world is under threat of this dangerous disease. Cancer is a disease that we get from our interactions with the environment. The air we breathe is polluted and even the foods we eat are not a safe bet either. Recent research findings have linked the common antibacterial compounds to breast cancer. Most of the chemicals that are used in the antibacterial detergents that we use to clean our hands, dishes, floor and other surfaces are very harmful to our health as they promote the growth of cancer cells.

One of the major antibacterial compound; Triclosan is dangerous to health as it disrupts the endocrine functions interfering with the normal metabolism and concentration of hormones in the body. The researchers of the past had been able to establish that this compound is dangerous to health though a midst controversies. This compound is available in most household items like soaps and toothpastes among other household items. According to the latest research findings, triclosan can improve the growth of cancer cells especially in the breast tissues.

According to a research experiment that involved the use of mice as well as well as tests on human breast cancer cells in a laboratory, it was discovered that triclosan improved the growth of cancer cells in the breast of humans. The findings of this research study was published in a journal Chemical Research in Toxicology. This research revealed that when a person is exposed to triclosan compounds her risk of getting breast cancer escalates.
Triclosan as an endocrine disruptor works in the following ways; it mimics the activities of naturally produced hormones like the estrogen and testosterone hormones sparking off similar chemical reactions in the body. Secondly, triclosan may block the hormone receptor in cells therefore inhibiting the activities of the naturally produced hormones. Thirdly, triclosan may affect the synthesis, metabolism, transport and excretion of the natural hormones hence interfering with the concentration of the natural hormones in the body.

Due to the dangers associated with triclosan, many manufacturing companies are now planning to remove it from its products. Big manufacturing companies such the P & G and Johnson and Johnson Have now expressed interest to remove it from its products and thereafter to manufacture products that are free from triclosan. Consumers have been facing a huge risk to breast cancer. However it will take time before this menace is resolved since endocrine disrupting chemicals are still available in the supermarket shelves.

Another compound that is also dangerous to human health is the octylphenol which is an inert chemical that is found in high concentration in pesticides. This chemical is even trickier as it is not mentioned as an ingredient due to the fact that it is inert. This exposes many consumers to the risk of cancer as the manufacturers have not mentioned the dangerous chemical. Most consumers will assume that the product is safe since no harmful chemical is mentioned.

Consumers need to know the ingredients used in the antibacterial as well as the pesticides they use so as to be safe. Beyond pesticides has filed a complaint against the EPA for failing to disclose inert chemicals used in making the pesticides. “Consumers and users of pesticide products have a right to know all the ingredients that are in products they purchase so that they can make more informed choices in the marketplace,” said Jay Feldman who spoke for the Beyond pesticide group during the filing of the complaint.

Need for Detoxification

When we use these antibacterial agents we inhale them and even if we use them to wash our hands the harmful triclosan compound finds its way into our bodies. Through detoxification the disease causing Triclosan compounds or better yet free radicals that may result in abnormal hormonal function among other foreign bodies are gotten rid of. All these toxins enter our bodies through our daily interactions with the environment. The use of triclosan in pesticides and other household items has polluted our environment creating more cancer risks.

You may consider using natural detoxification means to help you cleanse your body without side effects. Some of the fruits and vegetables that are good in antioxidant properties include turmeric, berries, cherries, peaches, apples and other green vegetables. Coffee enemas are popular in cleansing the body and may be of great benefit to you. You may also consider adopting an anticancer diet such as the Gerson’s therapy to help cleanse your body.

Antibacterial compounds To be on the safer side you need to use organic products for your household use. These products are free from the triclosan which fosters the growth of cancer cells. The organic products are safe for your use, organic pesticides for example do not have dangerous effects on the user as they do not contain heavy metals as the case with the chemically manufactured pesticides. Using toothpastes and soap that are free from triclosan compounds is a safer bet.

The researchers have once again proved the link between the antibacterial compounds and breast cancer development. It is however your sole responsibility to stay cancer free. Check on the ingredients of the products you use to ensure that you are safe as you are using them. Dr. Dalal Akoury (MD) has a website that avails cancer information to those seeking information. You can check on her website to learn more on how you can stay cancer free.