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Antimicrobial found in soaps worsens fatty liver disease in mice – News-Medical.Net
University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers found evidence that triclosan — an antimicrobial found in many soaps and other household items…
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 23 2020
University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers found evidence that triclosan — an antimicrobial found in many soaps and other household items — worsens fatty liver disease in mice fed a high-fat diet.
The study, published November 23, 2020 in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, also details the molecular mechanisms by which triclosan disrupts metabolism and the gut microbiome, while also stripping away liver cells’ natural…
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