I Found Out It’s Poisoning Me….

Summary

The video script details a personal journey of discovering the hidden dangers of everyday products. The narrator, an Oreo lover, is shocked to learn about harmful additives in gluten-free Oreos and other common items. Using the Yuka app, they rate various products, revealing many with concerning ingredients linked to health issues like cancer and fertility problems. The script also touches on data privacy with Incognito, a service to protect personal information. The narrator concludes by emphasizing the importance of awareness and making conscious choices for a healthier lifestyle.

Takeaways

• 🍪 The speaker loves Oreos but recently discovered concerning ingredients in gluten-free Oreos, like xanthan gum, which might be linked to breast cancer.
• 🥤 A science teacher warned the speaker about harmful ingredients in common drinks, sparking a deeper investigation into food safety.
• 📱 The speaker uses the Yuka app to scan products and learn about their potential health risks, leading to many surprising and alarming discoveries.
• 🧴 Household products, including shampoos, lotions, and makeup, were found to contain harmful additives, with many having adverse effects on fertility and health.
• 🚫 Products from brands like Suave, Axe, and Bath & Body Works scored poorly on health safety, with some containing ingredients banned in other countries.
• 👶 Even baby products like Johnson's Baby Lotion were found to contain potentially harmful substances, raising concerns about product safety for children.
• 😱 The speaker is overwhelmed by the realization that many everyday products, including food and cosmetics, contain harmful ingredients.
• 💰 The speaker found that non-toxic alternatives to common household products are often much more expensive than regular products.
• 🏠 The speaker is preparing to move into a new apartment and is determined to make healthier choices, starting with the products they purchase for their home.
• 🛡️ The speaker emphasizes the importance of awareness and making informed choices about what to consume and use daily, despite the overwhelming amount of information.

Q & A

What did the speaker discover about Oreos that was concerning?

The speaker discovered that gluten-free Oreos contain four additives, including zanan gum, which is a texturizing agent that may be associated with the development of breast cancer.

What app did the speaker use to scan and rate the products they were considering buying?

The speaker used an app called Yuka to scan the barcode of products and get a rating from 0 to 100 based on the healthiness of the product.

What was the most concerning product the speaker found in their home according to the Yuka app ratings?

The most concerning product found in the speaker's home was Ken's salad dressing, which had a very low rating according to the app.

Why did the speaker decide to investigate the ingredients in the products they consume?

The speaker decided to investigate the ingredients in the products they consume after learning about the potential negative health effects of certain additives from a science teacher and realizing they would soon be doing their own grocery shopping.

What did the speaker find out about the personal care products they were using?

The speaker found out that many of their personal care products contained hazardous additives, some of which could potentially affect fertility and hormone levels.

What is the role of data brokers mentioned in the script?

Data brokers are companies that collect and sell personal information about individuals. The script mentions that these brokers can be a source of privacy concerns and identity theft.

How can one protect their privacy from data brokers as suggested in the script?

The script suggests using a service called Incognito, which helps users request the deletion of their personal information from data brokers.

What was the speaker's reaction to finding out about the potential health risks associated with the products they use?

The speaker was shocked and concerned about the potential health risks, leading them to consider making lifestyle changes to avoid using products with hazardous additives.

What alternative did the speaker consider to replace the potentially harmful products they found in their home?

The speaker considered using non-toxic and all-natural alternatives for their household items, such as Branch Basics all-purpose cleaner and toothpaste.

What was the speaker's final decision regarding their consumption of products with hazardous additives?

The speaker decided to be more conscious about what they consume and to make more adult choices by trying to live a cleaner lifestyle, including using healthier alternatives for their household items.

How did the speaker feel about the price difference between regular and non-toxic products?

The speaker found that some non-toxic alternatives were actually cheaper than regular products, which was a positive discovery in their pursuit of a healthier lifestyle.