Glycol And Infertility

Posted by Joanna Karpasea-Jones Jun 2, 2008

Glycol is a flammable liquid created by fermenting yeast with carbohydrate and adding alcohol. It has long been known that it can cause numerous health problems but more recently it has been implicated with causing low sperm count, poor motility and abnormal shaped sperm, as well as subtle changes to developing foetuses. The best way to avoid damaging your health and fertility is to refuse to use any products with glycol in them.

Glycol is in the following products:

Anti-freeze

Paints

Brake fluid

Wallpaper stripper

Fabric softener

Stain removers

Make up and mascara

Deodorant

Bubble bath, soap and aftershave

Baby powder and baby wipes

Anti-aging skin creams

Shampoo

It is possible to buy products without Glycol by purchasing 'green' and ecologically friendly options.