Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, have discovered that toothpaste, soaps, and deodorants containing triclosan, may damage the human nervous system. Read the article to know more about the effects of this antimicrobial agent. A recent study conducted on zebrafish suggests that triclosan poses a risk to the quality of life, even when used within the accepted limit in humans. The findings were published in the journal “Chemosphere”.
In several consumer goods, triclosan is used to improve shelf life by preventing the development of undesirable microorganisms. Researchers report that despite having a permissible limit of 0.3% in India, the use of triclosan can induce potent neurotoxic effects. It may affect the motor functions of a person, including walking, and behavior. The substance influences the neuron structure and the brain design that regulates all motor…
