Triclosan: Fetuses Exposed To Antibacterials Face Potential Health Risks

Sunday, August 10, 2014 - 09:31 in Health & Medicine

Antibacterial compounds have obviously saved many lives but there isn't much reason concerned parents have been convinced they need them in every bathroom in the house.  Compounds like triclosan and triclocarban have become ubiquitous, and not just among the wealthy progressive elites who want other kids to have vaccines but not their own special snowflakes, it's more difficult to find a hand soap without triclosan on store shelves. The compounds are used in more than 2,000 everyday products marketed as antimicrobial, including toothpastes, soaps, detergents, carpets, paints, school supplies and even toys. read more

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