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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Women exposed to triclosan, often found in soap and hand sanitizers, are at higher risk for osteoporosis, a recent study found.
"Triclosan has been widely used for years as an antimicrobial agent in consumer goods and personal care products, including soap, hand sanitizers, toothpaste and mouthwash," said the authors of the study, published in the journal Endocrinology and Metabolism. Mile "of the British.
Chinese experts analyzed data from 1,848 women. The results showed that women who had high blood levels of trichlorosan were more likely to have bone diseases.
The US Food and Drug Administration issued a decision to ban the use of the substance in many products in 2016, including liquid sterilization hands, they are not able to combat and kill germs.
Unlike personal care products, the study said the effects of triclosan can be found in clothing, kitchenware, furniture and toys.
This is the first study to investigate the association between exposure to triclosan, bone mineral density and osteoporosis.
Unilever, a manufacturer of personal hygiene products, has phased out Triclosan from a range of consumer products in response to consumer demand, although it says it is confident the chemical is safe.
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