ALL ABOUT PEG
Discovering PEG: Unveiling the Secrets of a Common Ingredient
Explore the hidden truths about Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) – a substance found in numerous everyday products and FDA-approved pharmaceuticals. Delve into its impact on health, its presence in your daily life, and the evolving scientific understanding of this commonly used petrochemical. It’s time to empower consumers with knowledge!
Pharmaceutical Insights
Discover PEG's extensive presence in over 2,000 FDA-approved medications.
Cosmetic Connections
Uncover how PEG is a common ingredient in cosmetics, toothpaste, and skincare products.
Household Involvement
Learn about PEG's role in everyday household items, like laundry detergents and soaps.
Emerging Science
Stay updated on the evolving scientific research that challenges the perception of PEG as inert and non-toxic.
what's a PEG ?
Polyethylene glycol(PEG) is a long chain polymer made from ethylene oxide. The molecular weights range from 300 to 10,000,000. For instance PEG 3350 is the only ingredient in the over the counter laxative MiraLAX and PEG 2000 is what is used in the mRNA vaccines.
PEG has many uses and even many names depending on the molecular weight. You will find lower molecular weight PEG in your eye drops and your cosmetics, PEG 1000 will be in hair care and skin care products, as we approach the larger molecules is when we get into pharmaceuticals, a process known as pegylation which surfaced in the 1970’s but really was not used in drugs until the early 1980’s. And then the larger molecules will be used in your agriculture chemicals, and many industrial applications. Lets dive in and dissect why PEG should not be used and how PEG contributes to human disease.
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PEG, found in over 2,000 FDA-approved pharmaceuticals and everyday items, is no longer a hidden ingredient. We explore the emerging science behind its safety and its presence in your daily life. Stay informed as a consumer – read our blog for the full story.
