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Chemical Exposure & the Gut Microbiome

Researchers find semi-volatile organic compounds in toddlers and pre-schoolers.

Chemicals found in household products, including household cleaning and personal care formulas, have been detected in the urine and stool of toddlers and pre-schoolers, according to Washington State researcher, who maintain there is a correlation between the levels of bacteria and fungi in the gastrointestinal tract of children and the amount of common chemicals found in their home environment. The study was published in Environmental Science and Technology Letters. The work was funded by the US...

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