Using talcum powder can cause ovarian cancer

The Malaysian Consumer Association warns that consumers should use products made from traditional rice and corn flour instead of using ice powder because it poses a risk to health.

The association issued a warning after 40% of women who used tan powder may have ovarian cancer. A study by Harvard Medical University (USA) with more than 3,000 women showed that 36% of people who use tan powder once a week are at risk of ovarian cancer, while 41% of users daily risk of getting this disease.

Therefore, the person in charge of the research team recommended that women avoid using talcum powder until the researchers have done more research.

In a February 17 press conference in George Town, Malaysia, Mohd Idris, president of the Malaysian Consumer Association, said that despite the risks posed by talcum powder, there are still a lot of products on the market. containing soluble powder circulated, among them products for infants.

Most tan flour products are produced by reputable firms and consumers buy them because they like the soft feel of the skin when used. This powder is an effective water absorbent that helps deodorize odors and makes users feel no steamy.

The basic ingredient in talcum powder is magnesium silicate hydroxide compound and is also a key ingredient in chalk powder for children, health and body powder. Soluble powder molecules can penetrate through the genital tract and remain in the ovary.

The researchers found that powdered molecules dissolved in ovarian tumors and they also found that women who had ovarian cancer or used talcum powder in the more enclosed areas than women without the disease this.

Now, the message to the women is to be vigilant for products containing tan powder and stop marketing powdered powder for children containing this powder.