Research conducted in China has found that exposure to triclosan, a commonly used chemical found in antibacterial products such as soaps, hand sanitizer, toothpaste and mouthwash, increases the risk of osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis is the world’s most common chronic bone disease. Characterized by increased bone fragility, it is seen in all age groups, genders, and races. It is estimated that more than 200 million people globally now suffer from this disorder. Statistics from the International Osteoporosis Foundation suggest that 1 in 3 women over the age of 50 years and 1 in 5 men will experience osteoporotic fractures during their lifetime.
While minimizing one’s exposure to dangerous household chemicals is certainly desirable, doing so cannot by itself guarantee the prevention of osteoporosis. This is because the primary cause of osteoporosis isn’t household chemicals, but micronutrient deficiencies.
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