Dangerous heavy metals found in popular toothpaste brands, including lead

Popular toothpaste brands contain dangerous heavy metals, new research finds

90 percent of the 51 toothpaste brands tested in the research commissioned by Lead Safe Mama, contained lead.

Dangerous heavy metals found in popular toothpaste brands, including lead

A new US study has revealed that many popular toothpaste brands, including some for children and others marketed as natural or green, are contaminated with dangerous levels of lead and other heavy metals. Lead Safe Mama, the consumer advocacy group behind the investigation, tested 51 toothpaste brands and found that around 90 percent contained lead.         View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Lead Poisoning Prevent…

Dangerous Heavy Metals Detected in Most Popular Toothpaste Brands

Close-up of a toothbrush with toothpaste Credit: Ivan Radic – CC BY 2.0 via Flickr. A study has revealed that heavy metals have been detected in popular toothpaste brands. The study shows that some 51 toothpaste brands tested positively for lead, a toxic heavy metal. It also found high levels of arsenic, mercury, and cadmium. The study, conducted by Lead Safe Mama, also found that metals and other toxic materials could be found in children’s and…

Toothpaste Widely Contaminated With Lead and Other Metals, US Research Finds

Bruce66423 shares a report: Toothpaste can be widely contaminated with lead and other dangerous heavy metals, new research shows. Most of 51 brands of toothpaste tested for lead contained the dangerous heavy metal, including those for children or those marketed as green. The testing, conducted by ...

Popular toothpaste brands found to contain lead, arsenic, and other toxic metals— See the full list

Dozens of widely used toothpaste brands—including Sensodyne, Crest, and Colgate—contain hazardous heavy metals such as lead and arsenic, according to new third-party laboratory research commissioned by Lead Safe Mama and reported by The Guardian. Of the 51 toothpaste and tooth powder brands tested, an alarming 90% were found to contain lead. Additionally, 65% tested positive for arsenic, a highly toxic substance. The findings have sparked widesp…

A practice that seems harmless could be affecting the oral health of millions of people. According to periodontics and implants, rinsing the mouth immediately after brushing could significantly reduce the effectiveness of fluoride and other active agents present in toothpaste. Far from being a good habit, posterior rinse drags key compounds such as alantoin, essential oils and phosphopeptide casein (PCC), which require more time contact with tee…