Health News Desk, Cancer has become a challenge for the whole world today. Every year a large number of people are falling prey to cancer. There are many reasons for this. According to ICMR, there were 14.6 lakh cases of cancer in India in the year 2022, which may increase to 15.7 lakh by 2025. Cancer is a deadly disease. How dangerous it is can be gauged from the fact that last year itself about 8 lakh people died of cancer. This figure is increasing year after year. The main causes of cancer are poor diet, air pollution and lack of physical activity. We do many such things every day, which can promote cancer. One of these is the use of toothpaste and shampoo. It is believed that the use of both products can increase cancer. Let’s know what the experts say…
Does toothpaste cause cancer?
Now the biggest question is whether the toothpaste we use every morning and evening can increase the risk of cancer. A research by the University of Toronto says that triclosan compound is found in toothpaste, which can increase the risk of cancer. This is a product that activates cancer-causing factors in the body. Triclosan is found in large quantities in many toothpastes, which can cause cancer. Oncologists say that triclosan found in toothpaste can harm the good bacteria in the intestines. Due to which intestinal cancer can spread. Therefore, toothpaste should not be used too much.
Does shampoo also cause cancer?
According to experts, dry shampoo can be the reason for this. Dry shampoo contains a chemical called benzene, which goes into the body during the use of shampoo and can increase the risk of blood cancer. This is the reason why a few months ago the FDA banned many brands of dry shampoo from the US markets. These were shampoos in which benzene was found in high amounts. According to experts, it is important to wet the hair while using dry shampoo. It is like a spray. It contains high amounts of benzene, due to which it can cause cancer. Therefore, it should be used with caution.
