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TOP TOXINS TO AVOID FOR SUPERCHARGED HEALTH

July 03, 2017 by Renee Tavoularis

TOP TOXINS TO AVOID FOR SUPERCHARGED HEALTH

ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS

Pesticides, Fungicides, & Herbicides (carcinogenic)
Fluoride (neurotoxin)
Mercury & Lead (neurotoxin and immunosuppressant)
EMF & EMR – Electromagnetic Frequencies and Radiation (possibly carcinogenic)
Phthalates (hormone disruptor)

Found In: non-organic produce, tap water, amalgam fillings, mobiles, scented candles and air fresheners.

HOUSEHOLD 

Volatile Organic Compounds (respiratory issues)
Petroleum Solvents (damages airways)
Formaldehyde (carcinogen)
Butyl Cellosolve (organ damage)
Phthalates (hormone disrupter)
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (hormone disruptor)

Found In: Non-natural cleaning products, laundry detergents and dishwasher powders.

BEAUTY & PERSONAL HYGIENE

Parabens (hormone disruptor)
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (toxicity)
Dioxin (toxic byproduct of bleach)
PEG Compounds (increases absorption toxins)
Phthalates & Synthetic Fragrances (hormone disruptor)

Found In: Non-organic cosmetics, soaps, perfumes, tampons, deoderants, sanitary pads & lotions.

PACKAGING

Bisphenol A (BPA) (lowers fertility)
BPS (close to BPA) (disrupts hormones)
Polystyrene (leaches styrene)
Polyvinyl Chloride (breaks down into toxic chloride)
Phthalates (hormone disruptor)
Dioxin (carcinogen and endocrine disruptor)

Found In: plastic bottles, food storage containers & cling wrap.

FOOD ADDITIVES

MSG (neurotoxin)
Aspartame (carcinogen & neurotoxic)
Sulphites (asthma & behavioral issues)
Sodium Nitrate & Nitrites (carcinogen)
Potassium Bromate (carcinogen)
Aluminium (neurodegenerative)

Found In: many processed and packaged foods, deli meats 

COMMON ALLERGENS 

Wheat (digestive issues)
Gluten (can impair digestion and gut health)
Salicylates Amines Glutamates (skin & digestive issues)
Dairy & Lactose (digestion issues)
Shellfish (allergic reaction)

Found In: bread, dairy, certain fruit and veggies, tofu, some seafood
Reprinted with the permission of http://www.foodmatters.com/health-resources
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