The Hindu·4 min read·medium
Exposure to everyday chemicals can add up – a toxicologist offers simple steps to reduce your dose
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Brad Reisfeld
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A toxicologist explains that while individual chemical exposures are often low-level and regulated, the cumulative effect of multiple daily exposures remains a concern. The article suggests that consumers should be aware of the overlapping chemical residues in food, cleaning products, and personal care items.
Imagine an ordinary Tuesday. You wash your hair, put on deodorant, drink coffee, pack lunch in a plastic container and commute through traffic to get to work. At work, the custodial staff wipes down a shared table with disinfectant. At home, you cook dinner, clean the kitchen and run the dishwasher.
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