Tuesday 26 February 2008

Fertility risk from anti-bacterials?

I've just been reading an article from an organisation called the National Skincare Institute in the States claiming that anti-bacterial soaps and skin products may cause fertility problems.

Many homes are full of anti-bacterial products nowadays, from soaps to handwashes and cleaners. The feature claims these contain a toxic pesticide, that can be absorbed through the skin and can cause all kinds of health problems, including infertility. There is little in the way of detail on the infertility front, and you may think it's just another of those endless things we are told not to use, or not to eat, or not to drink, when we are experiencing fertility problems. However, there have been questions raised about our use, or over-use, of anti-bacterials for some time, and you may like to read more on the subject here

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