Triclosan is a chemical component present in a number of antibacterial washing and cleaning products, including disinfectant gels, wet wipes, liquid soaps, shampoos, household disinfectants. Its toxicity has been the subject of discussion for quite some time. Although in 2017 the American Food and Drug Association banned the use of triclosan in antibacterial washing products such as liquid soap, it is still found in quite a few washing and cleaning products, even dishwashing detergents, deodorants, detergents, containers for food storage and much more.
What are the top three reasons not to use triclosan, which is to read labels carefully and avoid buying and using products that contain this chemical?
Osteoporosis
A study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism suggests that women exposed to triclosan are much more likely to develop osteoporosis than those who are not exposed to it.
Scientists reviewed the results of 1,848 women, with data analysis showing an average 2.5 times higher risk of developing the disease in women who used triclosan products.
Muscle Function
In another earlier study, scientists from the University of California concluded that triclosan interferes with normal muscle function in humans and animals. The research was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Scientists have discovered that triclosan interferes with muscle contractions at the cellular level. Prolonged exposure to the influence of triclosan blocks communication between the nervous system and the muscles, which leads to serious problems and damage, including in the skeleton and cardiovascular activity.
Hormonal Imbalance
Triclosan can also interfere with thyroid function. It can damage its functional tissues and cause disorders in the secretion of thyroid hormones.
