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Cancer-Causing Chemicals Found in These Common OTC Medications

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Do Phthalates Cause Breast Cancer?

To explore the potential impact of phthalates on human health, a team of Danish researchers conducted a study to examine whether there was an association between phthalate exposure via pharmaceuticals and higher breast cancer rates.

The study’s hypothesis was based on the understanding that phthalates, known for their estrogen-mimicking properties, could potentially influence the occurrence of estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer.

In a comprehensive review involving almost 10 million women, the researchers found that women exposed to high levels of phthalates had a two-fold increase in the likelihood of developing breast cancer. “Our results suggest that women should avoid high-level exposure to dibutyl phthalate, such as through long-term treatment with pharmaceuticals formulated with dibutyl phthalate,” the study’s authors noted. Dibutyl phthalate is used to enhance the flexibility and softness of plastics.

Although this study was the first to investigate the correlation between phthalates in drugs and their impact on breast cancer, its findings align with a growing body of evidence that consistently demonstrates a parallel relationship.

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https://www.theepochtimes.com/health/toxic-chemicals-used-to-make-plastics-found-in-many-otc-medications_5307867.html

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