Obviously, measurement of the levels of dioxin produced by the old bleaching process needs to be done a bit more objectively. Millions of women have already been exposed to whatever level that is. The method that each product uses needs to be made available to the public. Most importantly, we need to determine safe levels, if any, for dioxin exposure in women. Most studies of dioxin were on men.
Research already shows significant gender differences in response to exposure.
Given the sex hormone mimicking properties of this substance, this is bound to be a major issue. What to Do in the Meantime Needless to say, the average woman must make decisions on incomplete information. These can often be ordered off the Internet. Most dioxins that humans have been exposed to are through employment working with them or contaminated foods. These levels are much higher than what is being batted about here, even if the companies low-balled the figures.