Scents make people happy and evoke memories. Some people actually get sick of (synthetic) scents. They have MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity).
Chemical odors
Synthetic (artificial) fragrances consist largely of chemical substances. 'Little research has been done into the effects of these substances,' says Els Valkenburg, author of a book about MCS:'There are over a hundred thousand chemical substances on the market. It is often said:the dose used is so low that it poses no health risk. But evidence is lacking.'
Origin
MCS can be caused by a single exposure to a large amount of chemical substances, but years of contact with different substances can also cause problems.
Complaints MCS
MCS can cause a variety of complaints, from headaches, concentration problems and skin rashes to intestinal problems, asthma and chronic fatigue. Indeed, very common complaints. Many people will therefore not realize that chemical substances can be the cause.
Statistics
In the US, fifteen percent of the population is 'affected by everyday chemicals', three percent are officially MCS patients. The statistics of the Netherlands are unknown.
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