The Dark Side of Toothpaste: Titanium Dioxide Exposed

In 2010, research results appeared on the effect of TiO2 on our health: it turned out that this substance is carcinogenic, and therefore it is already banned in many countries. The harmful effect of E171 is due to the production of oxygen radicals, which cause oxidative stress – that is, have a genotoxic effect. Genotoxicity is the ability of a chemical. They damage the DNA, the genetic material of the cells, which leads to carcinogenic effects. Oxidative stress causes cell damage, inflammation, immune reactions, etc. It is the main cause of human aging.