Ingredient Widely Used in Antibacterial Soap May Impair Muscle Function

ecouterre.com 15 Aug '12, 8pm

Ingredient Widely Used in Antibacterial Soap May Impair Muscle Function

Cleanliness may be next to godliness, but an ingredient widely used in antibacterial soaps is far from heaven-sent. A new study from the University of California Davis links triclosan with impaired function in both heart and skeletal muscles. But although evidence for its toxicity is largely based on animal studies, the severity of the effects strongly suggests a similar effect on human health at current levels of exposure. “The effects of triclosan on cardiac function were really dramatic,” says Nipavan Chiamvimonvat, professor of cardiovascular medicine at UC Davis and a study co-author. “Although triclosan is not regulated as a drug, this compound acts like a potent cardiac depressant in our models.”

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An ingredient widely used in antiabacterial soap could potentially contribute to heart disease and failure, says study [link]
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“Triclosan, an ingredient widely used in antibacterial soaps is far from heaven-sent” -- Cause for concern? [link]
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RT @Ecouterre: Triclosan, a chemical commonly found in antibacterial soaps, has been shown to impair muscle functioning [link]
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Triclosan, a chemical commonly found in antibacterial soaps, has been shown to impair muscle functioning [link]
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CORRECTION: Triclosan-laced antibacterial soap is no more effective than old-fashioned soap and water, say experts [link]
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CORRECTION: Triclosan-laced antibacterial soap is no more effective than old-fashioned soap and water, say experts [link]
@Ecouterre » 15 Aug '12, 10pm
Old-fashioned soap and water is no more effective than triclosan-laced antibacterial soap, say health experts [link]
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Old-fashioned soap and water is no more effective than triclosan-laced antibacterial soap, say health experts [link]
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