Food allergies in children may develop because antibacterial soap hurts development of the immune system.

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Food allergies in children may develop because antibacterial soap hurts

development of the immune system.

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Common antibacterial chemicals in these products may affect development

of the immune system making children more likely to develop food and

environmental allergies, the research from s Hopkins Children's

Center found.

Researchers analyzed data from a national health survey of 860 children

ages 6 to 18. They compared urinary leves of antibacterials in each

child to preservatives found in personal hygiene products. Levels of IgE

antibodies - immune chemicals high in people with allergies - were also

examined in the blood of each child.

" We saw a link between level of exposure, measured by the amount of

antimicrobial agents in the urine, and allergy risk, indicated by

circulating antibodies to specific allergens, " lead investigator Dr.

Savage said in a statement....

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Urinary levels of triclosan and parabens are associated

with aeroallergen and food sensitization

18 June 2012

H. Savage, C. Matsui, A. Wood, Corinne A. Keet

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