The Most Common Carcinogens To Know & Avoid

Formaldehyde

Most individuals are just familiar with this substance because it is used as a common preservative for the corpses used in science labs. However, this substance also shows up in many other places. The material is also used to make particle board, furniture glues, fabrics, insulation, lotions, soaps, carpeting, paper towels, tissues, and insulation.

For a long time, there was a lot of debate about whether or not formaldehyde was dangerous. Though it is true some naturally exists in the human body, many researchers started to link it to cancer. Inhaling it regularly causes inflammation and oxidative stress. Beginning in 2011, the National Toxicology Program formally declared formaldehyde a known carcinogen. Unfortunately, it is hard to avoid this substance altogether, but you can keep exposure to safe levels by selecting solid wood furniture, carefully reading labels on personal care products, and regularly opening doors and windows.

Continue reading for an infamous carcinogen.