Is tattoo ink safe? Here’s what you need to know. 

Timestamps
0:00 Tattoo ink 
0:12 What to know about tattoos 
1:22 Is tattoo ink safe? 
2:15 What if you already have tattoos?
2:39 Bulletproof your immune system *free course!

Today we’re going to talk about taboo ink and whether or not it’s safe. When you get a tattoo, they’re injecting certain pigments into your skin. 

A few points on tattoos to keep in mind:
• Tattoo ink is not regulated by the FDA
• You can’t donate blood if you’ve gotten a tattoo within the same year
• If you get a tattoo, make sure they do autoclave sterilization 
• There is a small risk of infection
• There is a risk you could be allergic to the pigment 
• There are certain pigments that can be toxic 
• Some of the ingredients in the pigments could be carcinogenic 
• There are no systematic safety studies on tattoos 

If you’re going to get a tattoo, you may want to make sure that the ink they expose you to is non-toxic. 

Here are a few of the chemicals and different things that can be in tattoo ink:
1. Heavy metals (mercury, lead, cadmium, aluminum)
2. Acrylics 
3. Solvents
4. Plastics 
5. PETs and PBHs

Manufacturers also don’t have to reveal their ingredients if it’s a proprietary blend. If you want to get a tattoo, make sure the ink is organic, free of iron oxide, and free of the things above.  

If you already have tattoos, I think one of the best things you could do is to eat very healthily and make sure your immune system is very strong. 

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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Thanks for watching! I hope this helps answer your questions about tattoo ink.