#38 ULTRAVIOLET WAVES: Toxic metals in tampons

Scientific research has shown for the first time that some of the metals contained in the components of the tampons used by women are toxic, and Ana Galarraga and Alaitz Ochoa de Eribe wanted to use “Ultraviolet waves” to study this topic in this section. In addition, the researchers denounce the lack of specific regulations, although these products penetrate the body of the woman and remain in contact with the mucosa for many hours. The section is composed of the time capsule and scientific myths, among others.

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