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How to Detox from Glyphosate
Let's talk about how to detox from glyphosate and other chemicals. But first, a quick summary of glyphosate's uses and reasons and potential health risks. Glyphosate, aka Roundup, is one of the most widely-used and controversial environmental pollutants in our society today. The EPA estimates that 280 million pounds of Roundup is applied to land every year. (Source) The herbicide is used not only to control weeds but for alternative purposes, like ripening wheat to maximize its flour-making
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13th Nov 2022
What is Benzisothiazolinone?
What is Benzisothiazolinone?Benzisothiazolinone (BIT) is a widely-used synthetic preservative. Also known as 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one, on an industrial level it's used as a biocide on buildings (to kill fungus on roofs and buildings). It's also used as a preservative in paints, cleaning products, wood varnish, printer ink, glues, and many other common household items.How is it made?BIT is a synthetic preservative and is commonly made in three ways. The first involves reacting a primary amine
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13th Nov 2022
Is Propanediol Safe?
What is Propanediol?There are three common chemicals that have the chemical formula C3H8O2 may be referred to as propanediol: 1,3-propanediol, propane-1,1-diol, and 1,2-propanediol. 1,2-propanediol is more commonly referred to as propylene glycol. 1,3-propanediol is the most commonly used chemical that's referred to as "propanediol" and is the subject of this article. It is a clear, thick liquid used in formulas to control viscosity. Is it a risk?Propanediol does not appear to po
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13th Nov 2022
Is Cocamidopropyl Betaine Safe?
What is cocamidopropyl betaineCocamidopropyl betaine is a surfactant used in shampoos, toothpastes, body washes, hand soap and other cleaning products. It's used for its cleaning and lathering properties and is a zwitterionic ammonium compound. Derived from coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, it's marketed as a "natural" cleanser. What are its risks?The biggest problem that cocamidopropyl betaine has is that its processing aids, amidoamine and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine, can remain in
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13th Nov 2022
Top Nine Reasons to Avoid Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Sodium lauryl sulfate is a synthetic detergent that can be derived from natural sources and is manufactured in a multi-step process. First, the coconut oil fatty acids are reduced into lauryl alcohol. Sulfur trioxide or chlorosulfonic acid is added to the lauryl alcohol by a sulfation process.The mixture is then neutralized, often using sodium hydroxide, sodium carbonate, or sodium bicarbonate to form SLS. The SLS is then purified with one or more solvents, such as n-butanol, diethyl ether, or e
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13th Nov 2022