Antiperspirants and Breast Cancer

Shaving before applying underarm antiperspirants can increase aluminum absorption. Could this explain the greater number of tumors and the disproportionate incidence of breast cancer in the upper outer quadrant of the breast near the armpit?

Whoa—lots in the that video! Normally I’d try to break that video up but I really wanted all the information to be in one place. Please consider sharing with those in your life who may benefit.

What else can we do to decrease breast cancer risk? See, for example:

Thanks for watching. I hope you’ll join in the evidence-based nutrition revolution!
-Michael Greger, MD FACLM

Image credit: Kristina DeMuth. Image has been modified.

[SRose-nldf]

Well, this is terrifying. As if women don't have enough to worry about with looking good during the humid summer, not stinking (I sweat a LOT), not having excess body hair, and now the potential for breast cancer?! Come on!

[johnparadise]

"Ironically, anti-perspirant's can make us stink worse, because they increase the types of bacteria that cause body odor. It's like the story with antidepressant drugs. How they can actually make you more depressed in the long run. The more we use anti-perspirants, the more we may need them—awfully convenient for $1 billion industry." —Dr. Michael Greger

[maddyrofl]

Can you do a video on if ingesting chlorophyll can prevent body odour

[broccool]

I only use deodorant that are labeled Aluminum Free because I got tired of my shirts getting stained. This is good to know that I made the right decision.

[persephone]

Thanks for sharing the straight facts once again-people need to know about this!

[NataschaO]

How many days does it take for armpit skin to be healed again after shaving?

[CLeAnQUaRTeRz]

post more videos like these!! they are wonderful! especially ones that are involving chemicals that affect our bodies such as fluoride in our tap water leading to neurological diseases over time. && plastic material in water bottles and foods such as BPA.

[taramccarthy]

Laser hair removal is the answer to shaving damage.

Magnesium oil (or Epsom salt solution) works as deodorant – not sure if this might also alter skin biome though.

And here's an interesting question, are there any skin probiotics that work to restore healthy bacteria?

[juliecooper]

Of course, most people also don't interpret 'do not use on broken skin' to mean 'do not use on shaved skin'. Most people I have known, have always interpreted 'broken skin' to mean skin that was actually cut, or punctured, and/or bleeding.

[sidilicious]

It's nice to see other women saying they don't shave either, it's such a silly custom. I knew deodorants were nasty but did use them when I was young. Now I scrub before I go out around other people. Sometimes I use magnesium oil, other times an alcohol and essential oil mixture diluted with water. Most days I use nothing.

[eljupe]

Very interesting. This is a another component that explains the french paradox

[rheamorales]

Hi! I've been successful with homemade deodorant cream of 2 parts cornstarch, 1 part baking soda, 1 part coconut oil and a few drops of essential oil (currently using sweet orange) to scent. It works for me. I also keep a travel size in a tiny container that had a sample of face cream from my local co-op. No "waxy" build up like commercial products, no silver sparkles on the armpit area of my shirts and dresses, and no worries when watching this video. Thanks Dr. G!

[SkyKing]

Yes, I have had some experience with the antidepressants dilemma, so I know that is a thing. Thank you for this. I may be able to use it with my daughter.

[veg]

My selfmade Antiperspirant = Natron (baking soda) + Water. Works better than everything i've ever had!

[theanemicproblematicvegan]

good thing I don't wear deodorant! they seriously should outlaw aluminium in deodorants, though!

[burnsport]

I've started using *essential oils* as deodorant. Love it so far.

[maryj]

Thank you so much for making videos on cosmetics and self care products, we have them on ALL the time and we even use them on babies. Thank you for giving us the info we deserve, industries don't seem to care at all!!!

[PaulG]

I never liked the thought of using chemicals and aluminium .. I switched to a salt crystal stick and I defiantly notice I don't smell as bad and to my amazement I actually perspire less... Did take a few months to adjust but all good .. Glad I did ..Thanks for confirming thy thoughts Dr Gregor :)

[derekwalter]

I found that cleaning up your diet can help reduce the stench of your body odor. the less junk you put into yourself, the less you're going to smell as you're burning it off and sweating it out. but if you're watching one of Dr gregers videos I'm sure you're already eating pretty healthy

[Wildberry]

I had a sneaking suspicion about antiperspirants. Last year I switched to natural deodorant. Glad I did.