New evidence confirms the carcinogenic nature of aluminum salts, ingredients notably present in deodorants. Explanations.
- Aluminum salts would alter the genome, which would have an impact on breast cells.
- By consuming products containing aluminum salts, there would therefore be a greater risk of developing breast cancer.
Aluminum salts are indeed carcinogenic… This is the conclusion of a new study published in the journal Journal of Molecular Sciences. According to researchers, including those from the Laboratory of Environmental Carcinogenesis, Fondation des Grangettes and the University of Oxford, these ingredients would cause significant alterations in the physical structure of the chromosomes as well as in their number and this, only 24 hours after the application of a product containing aluminum salts. Moreover, these would also be accused of destabilizing the genome – the whole chromosomes and genes of an individual – which would be dangerous for the mammary cells: these would have a greater risk of becoming malignant. This would make the person more likely to develop breast cancer.
Breast cancer: most common in women
Each year, nearly 60,000 breast cancers are screened. It is the most common female cancer. But the earlier it is detected, the higher the chances of recovery. According to the Health Insurance website, there would be 99% five-year survival for breast cancer detected at an early stage compared to only 26% when diagnosed at a late stage. This pathology usually develops in the outer parts of the mammary gland, near the armpit. Here, the skin is very thin and permeable. And it is precisely on this area that women apply their deodorant, which may contain aluminum salts. It is for this reason that researchers have been working on the link between aluminum salts and breast cancer for several years.
Aluminum salts, comparable to tobacco and asbestos
To achieve their results, the scientists analyzed the mechanisms of action of aluminum salts in cell transformation. Thus, they analyzed more than 300 cells. According to their conclusions, aluminum salts have a negative impact on the genome and the human mammary gland. Patients who consume it, often without knowing it via deodorants or sunscreens, would therefore be more at risk of developing breast cancer. What’s more, the authors believe that the carcinogenic nature of products containing aluminum salts could be compared to the risks associated with tobacco or asbestos.
Multiple risk factors for breast cancer
Like many diseases, there are several risk factors for breast cancer. The main ones are age and sex: 80% of patients who are affected are over 50 years old and 99% are women. A first-degree family history, that is to say mother, daughter or sister, also increases the risk of developing this pathology. Finally, the hygiene of life would also be in question. Overweight, obesity, alcohol or tobacco consumption, lack of physical activity and an unbalanced diet can be risk factors. According to Health Insurance, 8,700 breast cancers were attributable to alcohol consumption in 2018. Changing your lifestyle could therefore limit the risk of being affected by this pathology… During your next shopping, be sure to buy deodorants without aluminum salts.
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