Gut ‘Destroyer’ Lurking in Your Medicine Cabinet?
By
Jack Taylor
Posted January 19, 2022
When’s the last time you looked inside your medicine cabinet and thought to yourself…
Should I be WORRIED about using anything in here?
After all, you count on medicine cabinet staples to keep you clean and hygienic…
And not cause damage to your body!
Well, according to a shocking, new finding… it turns out that something sitting in your medicine cabinet RIGHT NOW could contribute to detrimental damage to your gut!
Here’s everything you need to know… including steps you can take to swap it out for a healthier and safer alternative.
According to a study published in Nature Communications, triclosan – an antimicrobial found in some toothpastes – can trigger gut inflammation.
First made as a pesticide, triclosan has been around since the 1960s. In recent years, it made its way into a wide range of personal care items.
Triclosan is best known for killing germs. This is why you’ll find it in most hand soaps and body washes. Triclosan also kills bacteria, which is why most toothpaste manufacturers use it in their products – with FDA approval – since it has been found to help prevent gingivitis.
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But new lab and animal studies have identified specific gut microbial enzymes, notably gut microbial beta-glucuronidase (GUS) proteins. And when combined with triclosan they can wreak havoc on your gut – contributing to colitis, a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Now, it should be noted that these findings are based off lab and animal studies… but it doesn’t mean you need to ignore triclosan in your toothpaste.
But how do you know if your toothpaste contains triclosan?
According to a statement from the FDA, fluoride toothpastes are considered OTC drugs. If an OTC drug contains triclosan, it should be listed as an ingredient on the label, in the ‘Drug Facts’ box.
So, if you’re wary of the effects of triclosan, take a look at your toothpaste and if it says it contains triclosan, go ahead and throw it out.
Instead, the next time you’re shopping for toothpaste, look for varieties that are triclosan-free – there are plenty of them!
You can also talk with your dentist about recommendations for toothpastes that are free of triclosan.
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