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Apr

Aluminum zirconium is the active ingredient in antiperspirants and my friend told me that it causes breast cancer…Is this true?


Answer:
There is no conclusive scientific evidence that deodorant or anti perspirants causes cancer. There have been theories and studies done, but nothing conclusive:

National Cancer Institute:

Antiperspirants/Deodorants and Breast Cancer: Questions and Answers

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/facts…

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