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More information on parabens and their relationship to breast cancer has recently surfaced.\u00a0 Natural News <\/a>reported earlier this week on an extensive study done by the University of Reading in the UK.<\/p>\n The study was done on 40 women who underwent mastectomies for breast cancer from 2005 to 2008.\u00a0\u00a0 Samples taken show 99% to contain at least one type of paraben.\u00a0 60% containing at least five types of the synthetic preservative.\u00a0<\/p>\n While this does not tell us that parabens cause cancer, it does beckon further investigation.\u00a0 Parabens are thought to possibly cause accerlated tumor growth because of their estrogenic qualities.<\/p>\n The Environmental Working Group <\/a>(EWG) has published research linking parabens to organ system toxicity, reproductive and fertility issues, birth and developmental defects, and endocrine disruption.<\/p>\n It is important to purchase cosmetic and personal care products made without the use of synthetic preservatives, and choose foods that are minimally processed.\u00a0 For a refresher on parabens and their many synonyms check out Parabens — What You Need to Know<\/a>.<\/p>\n [Woman with doctor image via Shutterstock<\/a>]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"