160. Are Natural Deodorants Better for You? Here Is The Science Explained

The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka

Gary Brecka

Health & Fitness

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🗓️ 24 April 2025

⏱️ 9 minutes

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Are natural deodorants actually healthier or just another wellness fad? Most conventional deodorants contain a toxic cocktail of chemicals that could be sabotaging your health in ways you’d never expect. The impact on your biology? Hormone chaos, mitochondrial sabotage, cancer risk, and microbiome mayhem. Making the switch to natural deodorants isn’t vanity, it’s a biological necessity. Your cells will thank you! Join the Ultimate Human VIP community and gain exclusive access to Gary Brecka's proven wellness protocols today!: https://bit.ly/4ai0Xwg Thank you to our partners: H2TABS - USE CODE “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4hMNdgg BODYHEALTH - USE CODE “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF: http://bit.ly/4e5IjsV BAJA GOLD - USE CODE "ULTIMATE10" FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/3WSBqUa EIGHT SLEEP - SAVE $350 ON THE POD 4 ULTRA WITH CODE “GARY”: https://bit.ly/3WkLd6E COLD LIFE - THE ULTIMATE HUMAN PLUNGE: https://bit.ly/4eULUKp WHOOP - GET 1 FREE MONTH WHEN YOU JOIN!: https://bit.ly/3VQ0nzW MASA CHIPS - GET 20% OFF YOUR FIRST $50+ ORDER: https://bit.ly/40LVY4y VANDY - USE CODE “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF: https://bit.ly/49Qr7WE AION - USE CODE “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4h6KHAD HAPBEE - FEEL BETTER & PERFORM AT YOUR BEST: https://bit.ly/4a6glfo CARAWAY - USE CODE “ULTIMATE” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/3Q1VmkC HEALF - GET 10% OFF YOUR ORDER: https://bit.ly/41HJg6S BIOPTIMIZERS - USE CODE “ULTIMATE” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4inFfd7 RHO NUTRITION - USE CODE “ULTIMATE15” FOR 15% OFF: https://bit.ly/44fFza0 Get your Genetic Test here: https://bit.ly/3Yg1Uk9 Watch the “Ultimate Human Podcast” every Tuesday & Thursday at 9AM EST: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8 Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3RQftU0 Connect with Gary Brecka: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs TikTok: https://bit.ly/4coJ8fo X.com: https://bit.ly/3Opc8tf Facebook: https://bit.ly/464VA1H LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4hH7Ri2 Website: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU Merch: https://bit.ly/4aBpOM1 Newsletter: https://bit.ly/47ejrws Ask Gary: https://bit.ly/3PEAJuG Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:37 Most Harmful Chemicals in Deodorants 03:55 Health Risks from these Chemicals 04:34 Evolution of Deodorants 07:12 The Action Plan The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The Content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Are natural deodorants actually healthier, or just another wellness fat?
0:03.8	Antiperspirants alter your armpits' natural bacterial balance, causing odor rebound and skin issues.
0:09.8	A CDC study found paribins in 99% of Americans' urine samples, and these are linked to early puberty, reproductive issues, and even possibly breast tumors.
0:19.1	Conventional sticks carry toxins linked to hormone
0:21.7	disruption, cellular damage, and increased cancer risks. Hidden behind the word fragrance,
0:26.5	phylates help sense linger, but they block testosterone signaling, which impacts fertility, development,
0:32.5	and even asthma in children. And then there are the cancer risk, benzene, talc, aluminum, each linked in studies
0:39.5	to increased cancer risks, especially breast and ovarian cancers. Switching to natural obstin's
0:44.6	isn't just about smelling fresh, it's about empowering your health. So what does this mean for your body?
0:49.3	Ultimate human. Are natural deodorants actually healthier?
1:03.9	Hello, and welcome to the Ultimate Human podcast.
1:06.1	I'm your host, human biologist Gary Brecker, and today we're diving into a question that
1:10.7	hits you right in
1:11.7	the armpits, literally.
1:13.4	Are natural deodorants actually healthier?
1:15.7	Or just another wellness fad?
1:17.4	If you've ever wondered about aluminum, parabins, or that mysterious fragrance hiding in your
1:22.5	deodorant and how these ingredients could secretly be sabotaging your health, you're in the right
1:27.3	spot.
1:27.8	So first, let's talk about the toxic cocktail hiding under your arms. Most conventional
1:32.3	deodorants contain chemicals developed decades ago in labs, not in kitchens. Here's a quick
1:38.1	breakdown of the most harmful chemicals you'll find in a lot of our underarm deodorants.
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