Quiet poisons in home: Three everyday items that harm your health

People use some of the usual household items excessively – without considering that they can harm their health. In this regard, gastroenterologist Saurab Recall from San Francisco, California, USA, reveals three of the most harmful items that many have at home.

Thus, the first on his list is the smelly candles. In this regard, except for ordinary, unrest candles, or those made from natural ingredients, such as soy or beeswax, all other candles « should be removed immediately » from the home – according to the doctor.

« The fragrant candles contain phthalates, which are known to disrupt the level of hormones and cause respiratory problems, » Sethi said.

Phthalates are a group of chemical compounds that are usually used to produce plastic, especially polyvinyl-chloride (PVC). They are often called plasticizers. In addition to plastic, phthalates are also found in personal care products, household items, medical devices, and even food packages.

The bad side of phthalates is the impact on the body. They can imitate or block hormones, such as estrogen and testosterone.

Further, another object that people have in their home and is harmful is the kitchen plastic chopping food.

– Over time, (those boards) can decompose, releasing microplastics in food, which is further introduced into the body. Take a wooden chopping board to reduce the danger – the doctor added.

Microplasty is tiny plastic particles – often invisible to the naked eye that are considered unhealthy for environmental and health reasons. Microplastic can contain toxic chemicals – either from the plastic, or absorbed by the environment, which, eg. They can also interfere with hormonal balance, but also reproductive health, neurological development and the immune system.

Third on the list are scratched, damaged pans. According to Dr. Sethi, they contain perfluated fatty acids…

– They are associated with high blood pressure, cholesterol and reproductive problems. The damaged pan can transfer these particles to your food. So throw it out as soon as scratches or cracks appear. You can replace it with safer alternatives, such as stainless steel or cast iron – advises SETI.

Polifluoroalicillen substances are a large group of artificial chemicals that have been used since the 1940s to produce water resistant, oil, heat and stains. Sometimes they are called « eternal chemicals » because they do not decompose easily in the environment, or in the human body. They are used in making non -stick vessels (eg from Teflon), waterproof and stain -resistant fabrics, fast food sheaths, popcorn bags, cosmetics and fire extinguishers.

These particles can cause thyroid disorders, in the development of infants and children, reproductive hormones and fertility, increased risk of kidney and testicles, elevated cholesterol levels, liver damage and many other problems.