What Are the Harmful Ingredients in your Toothpaste?

Many of us purchase toothpaste and other personal hygiene products without even bothering to read the list of ingredients, blindly trusting manufacturers with consumers best interests at heart. It can be a costly mistake. Toothpaste contains many potentially harmful ingredients, including some that can lead to serious long-term health problems.

Toxic 

Sodium Fluoride  POISON

Dentists have trumpeted the virtues of fluoride for years, claiming it the best defense against tooth decay. Fluoride supposedly builds strong, healthy teeth. In reality, sodium fluoride, a by-product of aluminum manufacturing, can also be found in rat poisons and industrial pesticides. According to the Akron Regional Poison Center, ingesting 1/10 of an ounce of fluoride can kill a 100-lb. adult. Ingesting even a small amount of sodium fluoride may cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Yet despite its dangers, sodium fluoride continues to be a staple in all leading brand of toothpaste.

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Sodium Lauryl Sulfate  POISON

Added as a detergent and cleansing agent, sodium laurel sulfate and its cousin sodium laureth sulfate pose a wide range of potential health risks. On its own, sodium laurel sulfate can damage eyes, irritate skin and lead to labored breathing. According to the American College of Toxicology, sodium laurel sulfate may stay within the body for up to five days, accumulating in the heart, liver, lungs and brain.

Triclosan  POISON

Found most often in anti-bacterial products, triclosan supplements many toothpaste brands. Unfortunately, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classifies triclosan as a pesticide, stating it poses a risk to both human health and the environment. Scientists categorize triclosan as a chlorophenol, which is a type of chemical suspected of causing cancer in humans.

In a world where corporations control the government, the power to control the corporations is in the hands of the people. Corporations we buy from thrive and prosper, and corporations we don’t buy vanish. Changing the world is completely up to us and is also very simple. The ball is in your court.

Beware, not all toothpastes you find in ‘natural’ or ‘organic’ sections in the grocery store are healthy. Many companies provide fluoride-free toothpaste, which is great, but then if you read the rest of the ingredients you would find all sorts of other poisons that you don’t want to be using. We must be vigilant and research every ingredient within.

Natural & Non-Toxic 
Greenzhi Toothgel - Amazingly Natural Healing Toothpaste
It is imperative for us to select a toothpaste that is suitable for use by all members in the family. In this respect, Greenzhi Toothgel, which is noted for its all natural composition as well as mild actions along with safe use and non-toxic attributes, making it the perfect choice to meet the needs of your whole family.