The Medical Advisor

Mercola.com -  The fact-checker police have spoken once again, this time to assert that it’s perfectly acceptable to breathe in titanium dioxide particles in face masks. 1   Health Feedback took issue with my article, “ Masks Now Found to Contain 2B Carcinogen ,” which reported on research published in Scientific Reports. 2    The researchers tested the amount of titanium — used as a proxy for titanium dioxide (TiO 2 ) particles — in 12 face masks meant to be worn by the public, including single-use disposable varieties as well as reusable masks. The masks were made of various materials, including synthetic fibers like polyester and natural fibers, such as cotton. 3 Every mask contained titanium dioxide particles in at least one layer, 4  a concerning finding since titanium dioxide is a suspected human carcinogen when inhaled. 5 Rather than warning of its potential health risks, and, as the researchers stated, need for “in depth ...

As of February 1, 2021 masks must be worn by passengers on all forms of public transportation (e.g., airplanes, ships, ferries, trains, subways, buses, taxis, ride-shares) traveling into, within, or out of the U.S. ( CDC January 29, 2021 ).  Masks are also required while awaiting, boarding, and disembarking from public transportation. Transportation operators, such as crew, drivers, conductors, etc. are also required to wear masks. Masks can be bought or homemade, reusable or disposable, but must fully cover the nose and mouth. Clear panel masks are acceptable to facilitate communication with people who are hearing impaired or who otherwise need to see a speaker's mouth in order to communicate.  Medical masks and N95 respirators are also acceptable. In addition to fully covering the nose and mouth, masks should also fulfill the following guidelines: Cloth masks should be made with two or more layers of a breathable fabric that is tightly woven (i.e., fabrics that do not let li...