How To Avoid Polysorbate 80

Posted by Joanna Karpasea-Jones Jul 15, 2008

There are so many chemicals out there, it's a wonder any of us are fertile. The problem that compounds this is that most of us don't even know what is in the products we use or how that could impact on our health. The first step in taking charge of our health, is knowing what's bad for us. Polysorbate 80 damages fertility and is used in lots of products, such as:

1. Moisturizing creams - check all of yours and throw out any containing it. Opt for eco-friendly products which usually don't contain as much rubbish.
2. Shampoo and bubble bath - again, throw out any with this ingredient. Do the same if it has formaldehyde in it which is a carcinogen.
3. Ice cream - not all ice creams use polysorbate 80 as a stabilizer, so try to find a brand without any, or cut out ice cream. It isn't good for you anyway!
4. Check all your milk products, some products, particularly in the USA, contain polysorbate 80.
5. Buy your vitamins from a health food store, not a supermarket. These do not normally contain artificial stabilizers.
6. If you are considering getting a vaccine, please bear in mind that none of them have been evulated for their effect on fertility. Ask for the data sheet which comes with the vaccine before you make a choice.
7. If you want a vaccine, ask if it is possible to order one without polysorbate 80 in it.
8. Don't have a shot less than 3 months before you intend to get pregnant and don't get a shot during pregnancy. Many studies link them to birth defects and miscarriage.