Question 1

i have smouldering multiple myeloma.  just bought neoprene dumbbells; should i be returning them?

Accepted Answer

Unrelated: Hi. Why would you return neoprene dumbbells because of having multiple myeloma? I must be missing your point. Use the dumbbells! Unless you're ready to give up and check out now. Again, I'm sorry, but I think there's a point you're trying to make that I'm missing. Good luck!

Question 2

i am a breast cancer patient currently in remission (2 years, stage 0).  can neoprene dumbbells be harmful for me?

Accepted Answer

Usually ok: Unless you have lymphedema of your arms, you should be ok using dumbbells.

Question 3

i know neoprene is considered a toxic chemical, but is it toxic to use neoprene dumbells for a workout? if so, how is it toxic through using dumbells?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Not likely to be enough absorption through your hands to be of any concern.

Question 4

can wearing neoprene during exercise boost weight loss..?

Accepted Answer

No: All  you're doing is dehydrating yourself. there is  nothing that helps "Spot burning" or "Spot reductions" such as neoprene around the abdomen to reduce obesity around the belly. All they do is dehydrate you faster, and you need fluid in your body to maintain fat reduction. You can't burn fat if you are dehydrated.

Question 5

could neoprene waist reducers really work?

Accepted Answer

Only temporarily : Neoprene waist reducers work by causing spot sweating which causes some size reduction but that only lasts until the next drink of water.

Question 6

what chemical in neoprene causes cancer?

Accepted Answer

Chloroprene: Neoprene is polychloroprene
This is synthetic rubber

The EPA classifies Chloroprene as a group D chemical
this makes its carcinogenicity inconclusive
The International agency for Research on cancer IARC classified it as group 2 B ( possibly carcinogenic)
This is likely to occur mainly as industrial exposure and may be linked to skin and lung cancers

Question 7

how to treat a neoprene rash on my wrists?

Accepted Answer

Avoid all rubber: Avoidance of all rubber /latex is the key.  In the meanwhile try otc Hydrocortisone cream to calm it down.

Question 8

what is neoprene?side effect on the body

Accepted Answer

Rubber: Neoprene is the material found in SCUBA wet suits and other compression type athletic apparel. Unless you are allergic to it wearing neoprene does not negatively affect the body. It will cause you to sweat profusely so you might experience a heat rash from wearing it.

Question 9

do neoprene waist reducers actually work?

Accepted Answer

No.: If by "work" you mean reduce your weight or body fat, the answer is no.  The elastic tension of a neoprene wrap might actually reduce your waist size as long as you are wearing it, but this is a "girdle" effect and has nothing to do with changing your body composition.

Question 10

has anyone ever used neoprene shorts to lose water weight?

Accepted Answer

Not the answer.: This can make transient (temporary changes) but really is not the answer to weight loss. Eating healthfully and staying active need to be the guiding principals.

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I know neoprene is considered a toxic chemical, but is it toxic to use neoprene dumbells for a workout? if so, how is it toxic through using dumbells?

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Can wearing neoprene during exercise boost weight loss..?

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Could neoprene waist reducers really work?

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