Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system, meaning it affects the brain and spinal cord. In the most common type (known as relapsing remitting MS), symptoms come and go. These can run the gamut from mild tingling to more severe vision loss. However, MS is tricky.
Letâs take a well-known ingredient that is in a ton of foods, makeup, skincare, powders, and medicineâ¦ talc. What is talc? According to the Cancer Prevention Coalition, âTalc is a mineral, produced by the mining of talc rocks and then processed by crushing, drying and milling. Processing eliminates a number of trace minerals from the talc, but does not separate minute fibers which are very similar to asbestos.â 1
Medical Definition of TALC. : a very soft mineral Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 that is a basic silicate of magnesium, has a soapy feel, and is used especially in making talcum powder. a very soft mineral that is a basic silicate of magnesium, has a soapy feel, and is used especially in making talcum powder. 2. : talcum powder. â talcÂ·ose \Ëtal-ËkÅs\ adjective.