What are the hazards of hydrogen peroxide? The consequences are far more serious than you think

Hydrogen peroxide, also known as hydrogen peroxide, is composed of water and another type of hydrogen oxide. It is a colorless, transparent liquid with strong oxidizing properties. It is harmful to the human body, skin and cells. If it accidentally touches the skin, it will cause stinging. It will take at least 2-3 hours to wash it off. Residual substances must not be allowed to remain in the body, as this will cause blisters. Therefore, we must pay special attention during use and never ingest it by mistake, as this may be life-threatening.

Harm to cells

1. Hydrogen peroxide can cause DNA damage and gene mutation in human genetic material, and is closely related to the occurrence of various diseases. Long-term consumption is extremely harmful.

2. Hydrogen peroxide can cause cancer in animals such as mice and rabbits, and may be dangerous to humans.

3. Hydrogen peroxide may accelerate the aging process of the human body. Hydrogen peroxide is closely related to the occurrence or development of Alzheimer's disease, especially early Alzheimer's disease.

4. Hydrogen peroxide is closely related to the development of Parkinson's disease, cerebral stroke, arteriosclerosis, diabetic nephropathy and diabetic neuropathy in the elderly.

5. As a strong oxidant, it consumes antioxidant substances in the body, which reduces the body's antioxidant capacity and resistance, further causing various diseases.

6. Hydrogen peroxide may cause or aggravate eye diseases such as cataracts.

7. Entry through the respiratory tract can cause lung damage.

8. Repeated contact can cause human hair to turn white, skin to turn yellow, etc.

9. Ingestion may irritate the gastrointestinal mucosa and cause gastrointestinal damage and gastrointestinal diseases.

10. Small molecule hydrogen peroxide can easily enter the body's tissues and cells after oral ingestion, and can enter the free radical reaction chain, causing many diseases related to free radicals.

Health hazards

1Acute inhalation: Vapor may cause irritation to eyes, nose and throat.

2. Skin contact: It will cause stinging and temporary whitening. It will recover after rinsing for 2-3 hours. Residue will cause redness, swelling and blistering.

3 Eye contact: It can cause serious damage and possible blindness. Symptoms may take a week or longer to appear.

4 Swallowing: It will hurt the stomach and throat and may cause esophageal and gastric bleeding.

5. Chronic inhalation: causes chronic respiratory diseases.

6. Skin contact: Causes skin diseases.

7 Eye contact: causes eye diseases.

Hydrogen peroxide is prohibited in any food processing. However, there are still unscrupulous businesses that add illegal substances to food in an attempt to improve the appearance of the product by bleaching, preserving and deodorizing. In addition, industrial hydrogen peroxide contains arsenic, heavy metals and other toxic and harmful substances, which seriously endanger the health of consumers.