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British scientists claim that they were able to detect a link between aluminum contained in deodorants and breast cancer.

According to a study of scientists from Keele University, women who use deodorants, aluminum accumulates in the tissues of outdoor mammary glands. Most deodorants and antiperspirants contain aluminum salts that prevent secretions potovyh glands.

Large doses of aluminum, of which 90% is acting substance of most deodorants, were found in the tissues of cancer patients who have experienced breast amputation.

Scientists had previously warned that skin able to absorb aluminum, especially after shaving.

“You can almost certainly say that aluminum and cancer are linked, although there is no direct evidence .- examined only 17 people, but we received information which suggests the concentration of aluminium, statistically significant … This can not be coincidence” — Dr. Kris believes Eksli who conducted the study.

However, many scientists believe that the study gives no convincing scientific evidence of connection between the use antiperspirant and the incidence of breast cancer.

“Breast Cancer - a complex disease and its causes in most cases recorded annually from the disease are unknown” - said Dr. Sarah Kant, head of department policy and information.

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