The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology, looked at the levels of the chemical triclosan in the urine of 1,848 women, finding that those with higher levels were more likely to have bone issues. The evidence was stronger in postmenopausal women than in premenopausal women. The chemical has previously been linked to bowel cancer and antibiotic resistance.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/news-and-features/chemical-found-in-soap-and-toothpaste-linked-to-osteoporosis