New Study: Common Chemicals Linked to Breast Cancer Can Be Reversed

Avoiding Parabens and Phthalates for 28 Days May Reverse Breast Tissue Changes Linked to Cancer, Study Finds

A recent study published in Chemosphere reveals that eliminating common chemicals like parabens and phthalates from daily use for just 28 days can reverse significant cancer-related changes in breast tissue—potentially offering a new strategy in reducing breast cancer risk.

Researchers examined breast tissue samples before and after participants avoided these chemicals for one month. The study showed measurable molecular improvements, including changes in the PI3K-AKT/mTOR pathway and reductions in cellular distortions commonly associated with cancer progression.

Parabens and phthalates, commonly found in cosmetics and personal care products, act as preservatives and fragrance carriers. However, they are also classified as xenoestrogens—synthetic compounds that mimic estrogen, a hormone linked to breast cancer development.

This groundbreaking research highlights the potential for even short-term lifestyle changes to reduce the influence of endocrine-disrupting chemicals and lower the risk of breast cancer at a molecular level.

BY ENPURE