Triclosan
Cross-source consensus on Triclosan from 1 sources and 5 claims.
1 sources · 5 claims
How it works
Risks & contraindications
Highlighted claims
- Triclosan is characterized as an antibiotic-like substance that kills beneficial bacteria in the mouth. — Toothpaste Ingredients to Avoid
- Triclosan is considered not merely an oral health concern but a broader systemic microbiome concern. — Toothpaste Ingredients to Avoid
- Using triclosan-containing toothpaste twice daily may be comparable to taking an antibiotic twice a day indefinitely. — Toothpaste Ingredients to Avoid
- Small amounts of triclosan swallowed from toothpaste may decrease or harm gut bacteria. — Toothpaste Ingredients to Avoid
- Triclosan exposure through the hands has been shown to reduce gut bacteria. — Toothpaste Ingredients to Avoid