Written by: Jon Barron
In this disease-phobic world, we're taught to wash our hands at every turn, to take germ-killing antibiotics at the first sign of sniffles, and to use antibacterial detergents to kill any bugs that might lurk on surfaces or clothes. >
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Tests have shown that when exposed to chlorinated tap water (either externally or internally if you swallowed some toothpaste, for example), triclosan forms chloroform gas, a probable human carcinogen, as well as dioxins, which are extremely toxic endocrine disrupters that bio-accumulate in human tissue. That'll make you think twice about the hygienic benefits of washing your hands with Softsoap, or brushing your teeth with Colgate Total (both products contain triclosan) before bed.
ReplyDeleteThe problem with triclosan, experts contend, is that it's potentially a hormone disrupter. Research shows that it interferes with normal brain development as well as reproductive system development and function. A 2006 study found that even at low doses, triclosan disrupted thyroid function in bullfrogs, while another study in 2009 concluded that triclosan exposure significantly reduces thyroid hormone concentrations in rats. Dr. Sarah Jannsen of the Natural Resources Defense Council says that translated to humans, the impact can mean learning disabilities, altered behavior, and infertility.
ReplyDeleteThere's also plenty of reason to worry that triclosan, upon exposure to water or sunlight, converts to dioxin and becomes a carcinogen. It stores in body fat and can accumulate to toxic levels, causing damage to the liver, kidneys, heart and lungs over the long term. It also can cause skin irritation, weaken the immune system, decrease fertility, cause birth defects and miscarriages. Plus, it's been linked to allergies, asthma, and the development of widespread antibiotic resistance.
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