Recent research from Lead Safe Mama reveals alarming levels of heavy metals, including lead, arsenic, mercury, and cadmium, in many toothpaste brands—90% of brands tested had lead. The findings are particularly concerning for children's toothpastes and 'green' marketed products. Lead Safe Mama's founder, Tamara Rubin, highlights the lack of awareness about these contaminants and their health implications. Despite warnings and efforts to promote safer formulations, companies persist with limited accountability. Rubin’s grassroots testing efforts uncovered serious health threats associated with these widely used dental products.
"The testing conducted by Lead Safe Mama revealed that about 90% of toothpaste brands contained lead, highlighting a serious public health concern that many did not realize existed."
"Lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic are all carcinogens. Their presence in toothpaste, especially for children, poses significant health risks, including cognitive damage and kidney harm."
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