Doramad Radioactive Toothpaste

Doramad was a toothpaste that was made ​​up in 1945 by the Berlin Auergesellschaft. It contained thorium -X.

Effect

The agent promised sparkling white teeth and bacterial killing by radioactive radiation. She counted at that time as a milestone of technological achievements and was touted as a "miracle cure ". Consequential damages caused by radioactive radiation were so good as not known. Only by the atomic bombing of Hiroshima was recognized the potential impact of radioactivity; so that the toothpaste market was incapable.

The packaging advertised with the statement:

"Special biological healing effects by radium rays. A thousand times medically prescribed and recommended. "

On the back of the toothpaste tube the following could be read:

" What does Doramad? Through their radioactive radiation, it increases the body's defenses by Tooth & Gum. The cells are loaded with new life energy, inhibited the bacteria in their destructive effect. Therefore, the excellent preventive and curative effect on gum disease. Polished enamel on the most gentle white and shiny. Prevents tartar approach. Lathers beautifully, tastes new, pleasant, mild and refreshing. Extensively in use. "