Antibacterial Products are Everywhere
Yet studies show that there isn't any evidence that any of these products keep us healthier. Triclosan and triclocarban are the typical additives. Why are they bad? In a word - Superbugs.
Superbugs
The chemicals in products labeled "anti-bacterial" leave a residue behind. The residue continues to kill bacteria, but as the label says "99.9%". That .1% lives. So what? Well .1% of the bacteria doesn't seem so bad. The problem is that the .1% that survive breed. The genetics that allowed them to survive make the next generation more resistant. Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria
Super strong bugs means that we will have bacteria that our current antibiotics will not kill. More and more toxic drugs will have to be used to kill them. Antibiotic abuse is already a huge problem with doctors prescribing them to treat colds. Colds are a virus. Antibiotics will NOT help. Other Hazards of Antibacterial Products
Triclosan is now found in the breast milk of 3 out of 5 women, according to a Swedish study.
Triclosan is a common pollutant in streams & other bodies of water. Causing damage to aquatic ecosystems.
Antibacterial agents kill good bacteria as well as the bad.
Exposure to bacteria or "germs" in small amounts helps increase immune system strength. Killing 99.9% does not allow our immune systems to get used to regular old bacteria, making nasty bacteria even more dangerous.
Why Take the Risk?
Antibacterial agents are bad for the enviroment, your health and everyone elses. Don't use them. Many studies have shown that old fashioned soap works BETTER anyway. For earth-friendly cleaning products check out my lens on green cleaning. Soap
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Comments are Welcome!
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LindaJM
Excellent points; I agree, and have discontinued use of any antibacterial hand soaps or dish soaps. Posted July 01, 2008 |
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rms
Nice work. Short and to the point! I totally agree too. I always felt that it was best to let the body fight off the bacteria natually, to help build up the immune system. Posted April 28, 2008 |
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