Polyethylene Glycol
Cross-source consensus on Polyethylene Glycol from 2 sources and 6 claims.
2 sources · 6 claims
Uses
Risks & contraindications
Evidence quality
Highlighted claims
- Apeel contains polyethylene glycol (PEG), a compound also used in antifreeze and as a laxative. — Is Bill Gates' Apeel Really Safe?
- PEG is present in a food coating applied directly to produce surfaces. — Is Bill Gates' Apeel Really Safe?
- PEG is a primary component of mRNA vaccines used to stabilize lipid nanoparticles. — Long COVID, ASIA Syndrome, and Autoimmunity: Insights from the 14th International Congress
- In COVID-positive or vaccinated patients, 51% showed reactivity to mRNA vaccine nanoparticle components. — Long COVID, ASIA Syndrome, and Autoimmunity: Insights from the 14th International Congress
- Phosphatidylcholine, while relatively tolerated orally, showed antibody elevation in 64% of COVID/vaccinated patients when injected alongside multiple adjuvants and mRNA, versus 13% of controls. — Long COVID, ASIA Syndrome, and Autoimmunity: Insights from the 14th International Congress
- What happens when PEG contacts produce surfaces over time — particularly on skin-consumed produce like apples and grapes — is unknown. — Is Bill Gates' Apeel Really Safe?