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Health: Are the chemicals in our bodies really harmful?
Health: Are the chemicals in our bodies really harmful?
(France 2)
According to a study published on Tuesday, September 17, 3,601 chemical substances are found in our bodies. How harmful are these substances? The point with doctor and journalist Damien Mascret.
“The risk is real but still difficult to quantify”says journalist and doctor Damien Mascret. A study published on Tuesday, September 17, listed all the chemical substances present in our body. There are 3,601 in total. “When you heat a prepared meal in the microwave, these unwanted chemicals will pass from the packaging to the food and then from the food, through digestion, into the bloodstream.”he explained.
These chemicals can cause “disruptions of the hormonal system, thyroid disorders and pancreatic disorders”added Damien Mascret. It can also cause diabetes and obesity, as well as fertility problems. In order to reduce chemicals, we need to reduce plastics. “You should use glass containers, wooden spoons, stainless steel utensils”recommends the doctor. The migration of chemical substances is altered by cold in particular.
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