Women exposed to triclosan, a chemical widely used as an antibacterial in soaps, tooth pastes and other personal care products, are more likely to develop osteoporosis, a study has found.

Triclosan is an endocrine-disrupting chemical that has been banned by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from over-the-counter hand sanitiser in recent years.

"However, little is known about the relationship between triclosan and human bone health," said Li. The researchers analysed data from 1,848 women to determine the link between triclosan and bone health. They found women with higher levels of triclosan in their urine were more likely to have bone issues.

Read more:

• Diet can affect your child’s brain performance- New study reveals

• Another climate change threat? - More 'flesh-aating' bacteria?

• How EMDR can help people to process traumatic events

The Asian Age

• Tags:
• osteoporosis
• chemical
• triclosan