The dissimulation of carcinogenic agents within pharmaceutical industry
Sky world news /health/ medecine/ A substance suspected of being carcinogenic and endocrine disrupting has been banned for food use in France and is in the process of being in Europe.
But many drugs still contain it. Forbidden on the one hand, authorized on the other: while in France, food manufacturers have been banned since February 2020 from using titanium dioxide, a substance suspected of being carcinogenic and of disrupting the hormonal cycle, the pharmaceutical industry can continue to incorporate it into its drugs.
A recent survey revealed that more than 800 drugs commonly prescribed in our country contain this additive, including Doliprane, Spasfon, and Imodium. What is it used for? Titanium dioxide is used as a colorant and texturizer because it helps make drugs whiter and shinier.
It also has UV protective properties, but its use is above all "aesthetic".
