Is Antibacterial Soap Bad for You

Human toxicity —truth or fiction

For decades antibacterial soap and the multitude of other consumer products containing Triclosan enjoyed the reputation of being a miracle chemical in the fight against bacterial infection. It was thought to pose little risk or toxicity to humans. However, it’s safety has come into question. Researchers have found that the risks to humans are numerous. Some of the more serious reasons why using it in soaps or other products are:

Triclosan can potentially affect hormonal activity.
Immune hypersensitivity disorders like allergies and asthma can be exacerbated
Triclosan could weaken cardiac and skeletal muscles

The studies performed to lead to these conclusions involve high doses. But that doesn’t mean antibacterial soap is bad for you.
That is if used sparing. It should be a cause for alarm if you are an athlete or a person who must use antibacterial soap as a matter of daily protection because overuse may lead to a host of health concerns. And that means, if that’s the case, your antibacterial soap is bad for you.  The fact is that Triclosan is readily detected in blood, urine, and breast milk/ Repeated use means that Triclosan is penetrating your skin. If you are using it and exposed on a daily basis, it is essential to consider if the cumulative effect is worth the effort.

When used indiscriminately, Triclosan may ultimately cause more health problems than it solves.

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