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Colgate Total in trouble over cancer links
22 Aug 2014 at 18:35hrs | Views
Colgate Total, has come under scrutiny for containing a chemical with links to cancer.
Triclosan, one of the active ingredients in Colgate Total, has been under contention for over a decade, with many multinational companies removing it from their products outright.
Uncertain status
However, the chemical is still used in Colgate Total in many countries due to its effective anti-bacterial properties. An independent review by the Cochrane Oral Health Group showed that the Triclosan formula "delivered a 22% reduction in plaque and gingivitis, a 41% reduction in plaque severity, and a 48% reduction in gum bleeding."
As a result of its efficacy, Colgate Total is the only toothpaste endorsed by both the Federal Drug Administration and the American Dental Association. However, recent research has thrust this status into uncertainty.
According to the FDA's website "several scientific studies have come out since the last time FDA reviewed this ingredient that merit further review". Triclosan has officially been under review since December 2013.
Read full article on health24.com.
Triclosan, one of the active ingredients in Colgate Total, has been under contention for over a decade, with many multinational companies removing it from their products outright.
Uncertain status
As a result of its efficacy, Colgate Total is the only toothpaste endorsed by both the Federal Drug Administration and the American Dental Association. However, recent research has thrust this status into uncertainty.
According to the FDA's website "several scientific studies have come out since the last time FDA reviewed this ingredient that merit further review". Triclosan has officially been under review since December 2013.
Read full article on health24.com.
Source - health24.com
