Petroleum

Updated: January 22nd, 2010 |

HEALTH CONCERNS
Is this chemical a carcinogen?	Yes, please read below
How can it affect me?	Numerous illnesses and disorders have been written about in medical literature. The products can effect the body in a variety of ways: impairing proper DNA (Gene) expression weakening DNA Repair accelerating gene loss degeneration of the body’s detoxification defenses (liver and kidneys) gradual weakening of the brain’s primary defense (the Blood Brain Barrier) Petroleum based products have been shown to have cumulative effects on the nervous system after prolonged exposure. Illnesses and disorders have been written about in medical literature, including: autoimmune disorders adult and child cancers immune system weakening numerous neurological disorders infertility asthma allergies miscarriage child behavior disorders including learning disabilities, mental retardation, hyperactivity and ADD (attention deficit disorders) The difficult part of diagnosis is that many of the symptoms takes years to develop, making the underlying cause difficult. But when a diagnosis is finally made, continual exposure by the patient causes a rapid health decline.
Are there controversial issues?	No controversies. There is clear evidence and numerous studies of the health effects described.