Triclosan: Widely Used Antibacterial Chemical May Impair Muscle Function

**FirtY** · 08-15-12 at 05:48 PM

"Triclosan, which is widely used in consumer handsoaps, toothpaste, clothes, carpets and trash bags, impairs muscle function in animal studies, say researchers at UC Davis (abstract). It slows swimming in fish and reduces muscle strength in mice. It may even impair the ability of heart muscle cells to contract.

The chemical is in everyone's home and pervasive in the environment, the lead researcher says. One million pounds of Triclosan is produced in the U.S. annually and it's found in waterways, fish, dolphins, human urine, blood and breast milk.

The researchers say their findings 'Call for a dramatic reduction in use.' It's in my Colgate Total toothpaste, and in fact, preventing gingivitis is the only use that may be worthwhile, although this makes me think twice about continuing to brush with it." This isn't the first time Triclosan has been in the news over safety concerns.

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http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/20/business/triclosan-an-antibacterial-chemical-in-consumer-products-raises-safety-issues.html?pagewanted=all

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http://www.fda.gov/forconsumers/consumerupdates/ucm205999.htm

**dormin** · 08-15-12 at 07:31 PM

I smoke and drink coffee (sip it all day long 2 huge cups worth). After 4 hours i can feel a rough film starting at my back molars. So I brush. Normally I brush only twice a day for 7 minutes each. If I happen to brush in the middle of the day I only do it for 4 minutes. Brushing too much with arm and hammer tooth paste will wear the enamel down faster then a cavity :)

**rainbowspinner** · 08-15-12 at 08:17 PM

Tough luck with your toothpaste FirtY. This is a new one for me. Geez... what next. Considering how 'anti-bacterial' Americans have become this is not good news.

Besides the generic Triclosan name it also comes under the trade names Microban®, Irgasan® and Irgacare®.

I found a list of products containing this wonder drug. LOL.... there goes my Revlon ColorStay LipSHINE Lipcolor, First Aid/Burn Cream, Fruit of the Loom Socks, and Softsoap® Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap. Oh my. I really liked that First Aid/Burn Cream - been using it since I was a kid. Hmm.... maybe that's why I can't run fast.

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http://drbenkim.com/articles/triclosan-products.htm

Seems there's more to the side effects than impaired muscle function. According to the Federal Drug Administration, "Animal studies have shown that triclosan alters hormone regulation." Hormone disruption or disruption in the endocrine system can lead to cancer, male and female hormone disorders, and effect every part of the body that is regulated by hormones. *sigh*

Ok. So why is the FDA sitting on this one?

**tomandsusan** · 08-15-12 at 08:39 PM

I think I may have used this soap on my little soldier cause his muscle tone ain't as tone as it used to be!

(why am I laughing?)

**dormin** · 08-15-12 at 09:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by tomandsusan

I think I may have used this soap on my little soldier cause his muscle tone ain't as tone as it used to be!

(why am I laughing?)

Because you talked about your wee wee in third person? I named mine but I aint telling.

**WillowSun** · 08-15-12 at 11:50 PM

Quote:

I found a list of products containing this wonder drug. LOL.... there goes my Revlon ColorStay LipSHINE Lipcolor, First Aid/Burn Cream, Fruit of the Loom Socks, and Softsoap® Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap.

hmm. I can see Cyberkingdom scrutinizing his lubricants ingredients labels right now - to avoid "muscle function impairment".

Notorious_dog · 08-16-12 at 07:57 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by rainbowspinner

Ok. So why is the FDA sitting on this one?

Probably the same thing they're NOT doing with aspartame. (the stuff that has properties which turn to alcohol once you consume it. Alcohol being poisonous and all, is no good for you)

As for all of your products, they probably have many more ingredients that are also bad for you. I bet you'l find "Sodium Lauryl Sulfate" in there too! That stuff pretty much dissolves your skins natural oils, a not so welcome side effect which can last up to a few weeks I think? (I just read about this stuff, I don't actually do the scientific studies! Not that I think anyone here would make that assumption)

**FirtY** · 1 Day Ago at 11:25 AM

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http://science.slashdot.org/story/13/05/20/1727208/fda-to-decide-fate-of-triclosan-commonly-used-in-antibacterial-soaps

**JennaJameson** · 17 Hours Ago at 11:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Notorious_dog

Probably the same thing they're NOT doing with aspartame. (the stuff that has properties which turn to alcohol once you consume it. Alcohol being poisonous and all, is no good for you)

I am pretty sure Asparthame turns to something similar to embalming fluid when it is heated in the body

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http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/11/06/aspartame-most-dangerous-substance-added-to-food.aspx

08-15-12 at 08:17 PM	#3
rainbowspinner Elder Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,545	Tough luck with your toothpaste FirtY. This is a new one for me. Geez... what next. Considering how 'anti-bacterial' Americans have become this is not good news. Besides the generic Triclosan name it also comes under the trade names Microban®, Irgasan® and Irgacare®. I found a list of products containing this wonder drug. LOL.... there goes my Revlon ColorStay LipSHINE Lipcolor, First Aid/Burn Cream, Fruit of the Loom Socks, and Softsoap® Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap. Oh my. I really liked that First Aid/Burn Cream - been using it since I was a kid. Hmm.... maybe that's why I can't run fast. Code: Select All http://drbenkim.com/articles/triclosan-products.htm Seems there's more to the side effects than impaired muscle function. According to the Federal Drug Administration, "Animal studies have shown that triclosan alters hormone regulation." Hormone disruption or disruption in the endocrine system can lead to cancer, male and female hormone disorders, and effect every part of the body that is regulated by hormones. sigh Ok. So why is the FDA sitting on this one? Last edited by rainbowspinner; 08-15-12 at 09:07 PM.

08-16-12 at 07:57 AM	#7
Notorious_dog Elder Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3,974	Quote: Originally Posted by rainbowspinner Ok. So why is the FDA sitting on this one? Probably the same thing they're NOT doing with aspartame. (the stuff that has properties which turn to alcohol once you consume it. Alcohol being poisonous and all, is no good for you) As for all of your products, they probably have many more ingredients that are also bad for you. I bet you'l find "Sodium Lauryl Sulfate" in there too! That stuff pretty much dissolves your skins natural oils, a not so welcome side effect which can last up to a few weeks I think? (I just read about this stuff, I don't actually do the scientific studies! Not that I think anyone here would make that assumption) Last edited by Notorious_dog; 08-16-12 at 08:00 AM.

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JennaJameson Novice Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Koala land Posts: 176	Quote: Originally Posted by Notorious_dog Probably the same thing they're NOT doing with aspartame. (the stuff that has properties which turn to alcohol once you consume it. Alcohol being poisonous and all, is no good for you) I am pretty sure Asparthame turns to something similar to embalming fluid when it is heated in the body Code: Select All http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/11/06/aspartame-most-dangerous-substance-added-to-food.aspx

08-15-12 at 07:31 PM	#2
dormin Illuminati Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 3rd Rock Posts: 2,309	I smoke and drink coffee (sip it all day long 2 huge cups worth). After 4 hours i can feel a rough film starting at my back molars. So I brush. Normally I brush only twice a day for 7 minutes each. If I happen to brush in the middle of the day I only do it for 4 minutes. Brushing too much with arm and hammer tooth paste will wear the enamel down faster then a cavity :)

08-15-12 at 08:39 PM	#4
tomandsusan Guru Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Never Never Land Posts: 5,743	I think I may have used this soap on my little soldier cause his muscle tone ain't as tone as it used to be! (why am I laughing?)

08-15-12 at 09:35 PM	#5
dormin Illuminati Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 3rd Rock Posts: 2,309	Quote: Originally Posted by tomandsusan I think I may have used this soap on my little soldier cause his muscle tone ain't as tone as it used to be! (why am I laughing?) Because you talked about your wee wee in third person? I named mine but I aint telling.

08-15-12 at 11:50 PM	#6
WillowSun Therianthrope Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 5,021	Quote: I found a list of products containing this wonder drug. LOL.... there goes my Revlon ColorStay LipSHINE Lipcolor, First Aid/Burn Cream, Fruit of the Loom Socks, and Softsoap® Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap. hmm. I can see Cyberkingdom scrutinizing his lubricants ingredients labels right now - to avoid "muscle function impairment".