Chemical in soaps, toothpastes may up osteoporosis risk in women, says study | Lifestyle News, The Indian Express

Chemical in soaps, toothpastes may up osteoporosis risk in women, says study | Lifestyle News, The Indian Express

By PTI |Beijing |Published: June 27, 2019 1:23:06 pm

Chemical in soaps, toothpastes may up osteoporosis risk in women, says study

The research, published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, is the first of its kinds to investigate the association between triclosan exposure with bone mineral density and osteoporosis.

They found women with higher levels of triclosan in their urine were more likely to have bone issues. (Photo: Getty Images/Thinkstock)

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.