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Research confirms link between exposure to formaldehyde and risk of dementia, depression and diabetes
by Tracey Watson

(Natural News) When you hear the word formaldehyde, what do you think of? Does it conjure up images of gloomy mortuaries and dead bodies? If so, you’re not alone – most of us associate this chemical with the preservation of tissue in a laboratory environment.

You may, therefore, not be aware that formaldehyde is actually pervasive in our environment. Used in everything from plywood to fabrics, glue and insulation materials, formaldehyde can be found all around us – including in the air we breathe.

Why is this a problem? Well, exposure to formaldehyde has been linked to an increased risk of cancer, glaucoma, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and other serious health conditions. And a study by researchers from Aston University in the United Kingdom, published in the journal Aging and Disease, found that formaldehyde exposure could be a contributing cause in the development of depression, diabetes and dementia. The study focused on a natural solution to the problem: supplementation with the powerful antioxidant, carnosine. ...

Full article:

https://www.naturalnews.com/2019-03-24-research-link-between-exposure-to-formaldehyde-and-risk-of-dementia.html

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