Major organizations say antiperspirants show no clear breast cancer link

5 articles · Updated · iowaparkleader.com · May 2

Reviews of current human studies find evidence limited, mixed and methodologically weak, despite long-running concern over aluminum salts such as aluminum chlorohydrate and aluminum zirconium compounds.
Researchers say lab and animal findings suggest only biologically plausible, weak estrogen-like effects, while population studies are hampered by recall bias, small samples and inconsistent methods.
Experts call for better long-term prospective research and advise consumers worried about exposure to check labels, as aluminum-free deodorants remain an easy alternative.

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