100% of Tampons Contain Toxic Heavy Metals like Lead and Arsenic
Use of shop-bought sanitary products is likely to be a source of persistent exposure to toxic substances
One-hundred percent of tampons tested by scientists as part of a new study contained toxic heavy metals such as lead and arsenic.
Heavy metals are highly toxic and can even cause death in sufficient concentration. At lower concentrations, they can cause profound health effects by binding to vital cellular components such as proteins, enzymes and nucleic acids. Long-term exposure can have carcinogenic, neurotoxic and circulatory effects.