Benzene

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Benzene

Benzene is a naturally occurring volatile organic compound that is a minor component of crude oil and gasoline. It's primarily used as a precursor to the manufacture of chemicals with more complex structure. Benzene is not typically used as a supplement due to its carcinogenic properties.

Category
Organic compound
Molecular Formula
C6H6
Mechanism of Action
Benzene is well-absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and the lungs. It is metabolized in the liver and bone marrow where it forms reactive metabolites that can bind to DNA, leading to potential carcinogenic effects.
Evidence Grade
N/A

Other Names

  • Benzol
  • Phenyl hydride
  • Cyclohexatriene

Side Effects

  • Skin irritation
  • Eye irritation
  • Dizziness
  • Headaches
  • Unconsciousness
  • Potential carcinogenic effects

Precautions

  • Not for ingestion or inhalation
  • Use in well-ventilated area
  • Avoid contact with skin or eyes

Key References

  • https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Benzene
  • https://www.who.int/ipcs/assessment/public_health/benzene/en/
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“sulforaphane and its precursor glucoraphanin can actually significantly increase the excretion of benzene”

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“the anti benzene brothy sprout drink worked some magic on over the 12-week trial excretion of the carcinogen acrolein rapidly increased by 23%”

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Understanding Microplastics and Toxin Exposure in Everyday Health and Environment 1:06:53 0
“Benzene okay benzene is a known carcinogen it's also in addition to air pollution it's found in cigarette smoke any plant burning material fires right so this is very relevant to people like in Southern California and Los Angeles where there's a lot of wildfires and the air quality is very bad there's Benzene in the air okay Benz is a cinogen.”

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“consuming sulfurane about it's like 40 about 40 micromoles of sulfurane causes the excretion of benzene to increase within 24 hours by 60% so this is really big.”

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“So benzene's found in air pollution. I mean, cigarette smoke. If you're smoking cigarettes still, please try to quit.”

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