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Welcome to my hell of understanding. All these molecules were "deemed as safe" not because me knew everything about them but because we did not care.

This surfactant, diethanolamine, may also prevent the healthy function of lipids in the mitochondrial membrane, namely Omega 3. When you mess with the mitochondrial membrane you start to have issues with oxidative stress and a whole range of metabolic disorders.

For example: Cardiolipin synthase deficiency is a condition that results in abnormal mitochondrial function and morphology. It can be caused by mutations in the cardiolipin synthase (CLS) gene. Symptoms impaired viability, decreased mitochondrial membrane potential, and defective oxidative phosphorylation.

What you can do: Drink reverse osmosis or deionized water and eat as whole and fresh food as you can. Wash your dishes by hand and rinse them very very well using the most natural detergent you have.

Here is a way to find some DEA free products:

https://www.skinsafeproducts.com/search/products?products_by...



To nitpick slightly, DEA is not a lipid, it's an organic amine. It can be inadvertently incorporated into a lipid instead of a glycerol, creating a ... weird lipid.


Isn’t there also something about cancer cells being more likely due to metabolic defects in the cells?


Yeah, any change in oxidative balance could promote cancer.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7392807/




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