The frightening threat caused by the use of antibacterial products!
Doctors have raised concerns regarding overprescribing antibiotics. Concerns expressed over prescribing antibiotics unnecessarily center around creating a resistance. The fear is that by prescribing antibiotics to patients when it is not absolutely necessary will lead to viruses and bacteria becoming resistant to the antibiotics. Research has found a similar issue could be true for antibacterial products.
Antibacterial products contain the ingredient triclosan. This is the most commonly used ingredient in the war against germs. Most of the bacteria that are currently in our households are not deadly. Our bodies have adjusted to their presence. The current demand for antibacterial products has led to a concern that the constant exposure of bacteria to triclosan will cause the bacteria presently in homes to become resistant. The new triclosan resistant bacteria could pose a threat to vulnerable populations like the elderly and children.
The rising concerns of the public due to recent media attention regarding e-coli and salmonella has created a demand for antibacterial goods. Consumers are purchasing record numbers of antibacterial items. Everything from hand soap to household cleaners has become antibacterial. The problem is there are literally millions of bacteria present in the home. The products will not eliminate all bacteria. It will just cause the bacteria to mutate into new, unfamiliar, and possibly dangerous bacteria. To be safe, some experts are recommending you stick with your regular products and pass up antibacterial products.