Shampoo ingredient may be dangerous It should come as no surprise to you that the use of chemical-based merchandise can have dangerous effects on your body. But I have to admit -- I was shocked to find out that the use of these so-called 'health and beauty' products result in the average American having more than 300 synthetic chemicals in their body. And the effects of these substances can be devastating. Here's one example for you.
A common ingredient found in shampoo blocks a nutrient that is essential to brain development. University of North Carolina researchers applied Diethanolamine (known as DEA) to the skin of pregnant mice and discovered that it can interfere with the normal brain development of the animals'offspring.
DEA is used as a wetting or thickening agent in shampoos, soaps, hairsprays, and sunscreens. But the problem with this chemical is that it blocks the absorption of the nutrient, choline, something that pregnant women require more of in order to pass it on to their babies.
The associate dean for research at UNC, Dr. Steven Zeisel, told NewsTarget.com that it would be prudent for consumers to look at product labels in an effort to limit their exposure to the chemical. His study was the first to examine DEA's affect on the brain.
Choline is the essential building block for the brain neurotransmitter acetylcholine, and it plays a vital role in brain development, memory, and the formation of cell membranes throughout the body. Choline is a naturally occurring amino acid and can be found in egg yolks, milk, nuts, soy lecithin, and beef liver.. Source: "Common shampoo ingredients found to harm memory cells," NewsTarget.com, 8/7/06 |
