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Got hair straightening treatment containing formaldehyde. will i get cancer?! realise now chemical had 4% formaldehyde in it
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Not with one time: One time exposure to formaldehyde will not measurably increase your risk of cancer. For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. Practice safe sex, if you have sex.
Answered 10/24/2017
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