With the advent of modern technology man is using tooth paste containing antimicrobials commonly phenol derivatives which are poisonous to man. Can these antimicrobials affect the microbiome of human intestines leading to manifestation of many unexplained maladies of man.
Ofcourse, if these chemicals are intended to kill microbes in mouth, they can sure kill gut microbiome too. But here is the point, tooth paste is not intended to swollow. Additionally, there are many things what we eat and drink, which can be harmful to gut microbiome, but still there are millions of million of bugs are in our gut. Just depends how, when and how much the chemical is reaching to the gut.
Triclosan in toothpaste does not impact gut microbiome.
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The answer is obvious. Of course yes. Triclosan is an antimicrobial agent which alters gut microbiota leading to other health issues, including colon inflammation and “exaggerated disease development.” www.bioline.org.br › pdf. It is very possible that prolonged use of tooth pastes containing these ingredients could become inimical to health but I think a lot is being exaggerated about these effects going by the concentrations of these chemicals in the tooth paste and amount of paste used per brushing session.
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