No evidence titanium dioxide in tampon strings causes cancer

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⚕️ Titanium dioxide is a whitening agent that is US_FDA-approved for use in many products. While some research has suggested a link between the compound and cancer, TikTok posts mislead in claiming its use in tampon strings is dangerous

"One of the ingredients on the back of her container is titanium dioxide, which if you don't know, causes cancer," says a woman in a TikTokIn the clip, the woman holds a box of L. brand organic tampons and claims they caused someone to suffer"excessive bleeding with extreme pain, ovarian cysts and irreversible uterine damage."

The video amassed more than 1.5 million likes. Posts making similar claims about tampons have circulated on Facebook

 

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