Commercial Toothpaste
Cross-source consensus on Commercial Toothpaste from 1 sources and 5 claims.
1 sources · 5 claims
Risks & contraindications
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Highlighted claims
- Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) in toothpaste is the same foaming agent used in shampoo and is in continuous contact with oral mucosal lining during brushing. — The BEST Homemade Toothpaste (Only 4 Ingredients)
- Commercial toothpaste was designed for foam, flavor, and shelf life, not for preserving the complex biochemistry of saliva. — The BEST Homemade Toothpaste (Only 4 Ingredients)
- Parabens used as preservatives in toothpaste degrade within the body into formaldehyde, a carcinogen. — The BEST Homemade Toothpaste (Only 4 Ingredients)
- Fluoride in commercial toothpaste is toxic to both beneficial and pathogenic oral bacteria, disrupting the oral microbiome. — The BEST Homemade Toothpaste (Only 4 Ingredients)
- Carrageenan, a seaweed-derived thickener in commercial toothpaste, causes gastrointestinal inflammation when small amounts are swallowed during brushing. — The BEST Homemade Toothpaste (Only 4 Ingredients)