Rose Rimler
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Science Vs
Tattoos: Are They Toxic?
And that is coming up after the break.
Science Vs
Tattoos: Are They Toxic?
So it turns out there are some reasons to be concerned about tattoos.
Science Vs
Tattoos: Are They Toxic?
We know that the ink doesn't just stay put static in our skin.
Science Vs
Tattoos: Are They Toxic?
It's actually interacting with our immune system, getting into our lymph nodes.
Science Vs
Tattoos: Are They Toxic?
We know that some of the ink might be bad for us, might be even carcinogenic.
Science Vs
Tattoos: Are They Toxic?
But we want to know, like, what are the consequences?
Science Vs
Tattoos: Are They Toxic?
Besides just you feeling superior to me for that.
Science Vs
Tattoos: Are They Toxic?
Because you don't have tattoos and I do.
Science Vs
Tattoos: Are They Toxic?
We know that people without tattoos are better.
Science Vs
Tattoos: Are They Toxic?
I spoke about this with Christelle Nielsen.
Science Vs
Tattoos: Are They Toxic?
She works at Lund University in Sweden.
Science Vs
Tattoos: Are They Toxic?
She is an epidemiologist who focuses on environmental toxins, typically stuff like forever chemicals.