What if the “safe” products you use every day are actually making you sick? 

If you suffer from autoimmune arthritis or another autoimmune disorder, migraines, breast issues, digestive problems, or other chronic illnesses, the household products you use may be contributing to those conditions.

In Keep Away from GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe), Marcela Magda Popa, M.D., shares the results of her medical and scientific research along with her personal struggle with chronic illnesses. She wrote this eye-opening book to raise awareness that numerous substances in the products we buy may have detrimental health effects in the long run.

As a Board-Certified Internal Medicine physician and a patient suffering from autoimmune arthritis, breast abnormalities and migraine headaches, Dr. Popa did in-depth research into many substances considered “safe” after she noticed that certain chemicals in the products she used were aggravating her symptoms. Avoiding these products brought steady improvements.

This discovery helped her understand what may be triggering her own symptoms as well as many of the unusual symptoms some patients had reported during her years of practice. Modern medicine does not routinely take these substances into account and physicians are not trained to inquire or point out these possible connections.

Written by a doctor from a patient’s point of view, Keep Away from GRAS provides a valuable guide for those who suffer from similar ailments and want to alleviate their symptoms by removing potentially harmful substances from their daily routine.

Dr. Popa hopes this book will change the way people look at everyday products and that additional research will eventually be done. She is sharing this valuable information with others, so that they can also consider making the changes they need to live happier, healthier lives.

Take charge of your health today by getting informed. Armed with details about the chemicals you could exclude from your life and the products that contain them, you may be able to change your routine, eliminate exposure, and reduce your symptoms so that you can begin feeling better.

“Dr. Popa, an internal medicine physician, shares her own personal experiences with a debilitating illness and the possible links she believes exist between health and the consumer products we use and are exposed to on a daily basis. She not only provides ‘good’ and ‘bad’ lists of numerous items, including everything from chemicals to cookware and personal hygiene products, but provides the websites where ‘safe’ products can be purchased. Truly an eye-opening read!”

Rose Zauk, M.D.

“Understanding the title of this book alone should make you want to read it. GRAS? I’d heard the term before but it wasn’t until I dove into this book that it clicked…”Generally recognized as safe?” Who are they kidding? Well, this book is no joke. From the science and explanations of the synthetic ingredients to the great resources for natural products, I am interested in taking a peek in my own cupboards and know it will be good for my entire family. This book is a wake up call I hope everyone heeds.”

Laura Di Franco, MPT,  Owner of Brave Healer Productions

“I almost never pay attention to the cosmetic products I use, the packaging of my food or the substances they contain. I downloaded the Kindle version of this book more out of curiosity and reading it, I started to check products I had in the house. It is a book that addresses a topic that has not been written much and should interest us all. Learning about the potential health effects, I will attempt to change the brands used at home, but also at work (soaps, cleaning products, air fresheners). Making our offices fragrance-free is a strong consideration.”

R. Nedelea, Director of Credit Division BBVA/Garanti Bank