Toothpaste Contaminated with Toxic Metals
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You’re probably brushing your teeth with toxic metals

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90 percent of 51 tested toothpastes contained lead, including major names like Crest , Sensodyne , and Tom ’s of Maine .
65 percent tested positive for arsenic, 47 percent for mercury, 35 percent for cadmium.
Only five brands were completely free of all four toxic metals.
Even in small amounts, lead can cause irreversible harm, particularly to children.
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