TITANIUM DIOXIDE

WARNING! BREAKING NEWS!

Before you even consider buying, or worse yet consuming a supplement with Titanium Dioxide, read this urgent research from the UCLA Medical Center. http://newsroom.ucla.edu/portal/ucla/nanoparticles-used-in-common-househould-112679.aspx

TITANIUM DIOXIDE We have been very concerned about this substance for some time. Intuitively, a product that is so good at blocking the sun's UV Rays, and whitening industrial paints is probably not a great substance to ingest. Reserach from the American Associaion of Cancer Research raises many red flags relating to the ingestion of Titanium Dioxide.

"Although TiO₂ is chemically inert, TiO₂ nanoparticles can cause negative health effects, such as respiratory tract cancer in rats. However, the mechanisms involved in TiO₂-induced genotoxicity and carcinogenicity have not been clearly defined and are poorly studied in vivo. The present study investigates TiO₂ nanoparticles–induced genotoxicity, oxidative DNA damage, and inflammation in a mice model." as indicated in a 2009 Report.

And here is the ironic part: Many Antioxidants use Tiutanium Dioxide as a whitener. The same chemical that concluded " the first comprehensive study of TiO₂ nanoparticles–induced genotoxicity in vivo in mice possibly caused by a secondary genotoxic mechanism associated with inflammation and/or oxidative stress.That's right. Your Antioxidant may actually be an Oxidizer!

Titanium dioxide has recently been classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as an IARC Group 2B carcinogen ''possibly carcinogen to humans''. Titanium dioxide accounts for 70% of the total production volume of pigments worldwide. It is widely used to provide whiteness and opacity to products such as paints, plastics, papers, inks, foods, and toothpastes. It is also used in cosmetic and skin care products, and it is present in almost every sunblock, where it helps protect the skin from ultraviolet light.

With such widespread use of titanium dioxide, it is important to understand the consequences of inhaling or ingesting the product.  Canada's IARC concluded, based on very specific evidence, that high concentrations of pigment-grade (powdered) and ultrafine titanium dioxide dust caused respiratory tract cancer in rats exposed by inhalation and intratracheal instillation.

TITANIUM DIOXIDE Mutagenic Effects: Mutagenic for mammalian somatic cells. May cause damage to the following organs: lungs, upper respiratory tract. Other Toxic Effects on Humans: Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Special Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans: Possible carcinogen (tumorgen) based on animal data. No human data found at this time and IARC so far has found inadequate evidence for carcinogenicity in humans. Special Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans: Acute Potential Health Effects: Skin: Skin exposure to titanium dioxide is virtually harmless. It is reported to be a mild irritant and may cause mechanical irritation (irritation from frictional action). It is believed not to be absorbed through intact skin. Eyes: Dust may cause mechanical irritation (irritation from frictional action), Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal (digestive) tract irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. It is not absorbed following ingestion. No hazard is expected in normal industrial use. Inhalation: Nuisance dust. May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. May affect respiration and blood. Chronic Potential Health Effects: Heavy occupational dust exposures may cause chronic rhinitis, chronic bronchitis, impaired pulmonary function, resemblance of silicosis without any fibrosis, functional change in trachea or bronchi, chronic pulmonary edema.