Scientists have proven a link between antibacterial soap and early death

The desire of some parents to follow ultra-hygienic rules at home can lead to catastrophic consequences for their children's health. Using antibacterial soap significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases and, as a result, premature death.

As reported by BAKU.WS with reference to BAKU TV, this conclusion was reached by scientists from Northwestern University in Chicago.

Researchers believe that too frequent use of antibacterial soap leads to increased levels of C-reactive protein, which is a precursor to cardiovascular diseases.

This is one of the main indicators of tissue damage during inflammation. The cleaner a child's room and home, the higher the risk of developing inflammatory processes in adulthood.

A child's immune system needs to contact microbes in order to strengthen. For many centuries, humanity, to put it mildly, was not particularly hygienic. Sterility has only recently entered our daily lives, and organisms have not yet adapted to the new reality.

A group of researchers led by Professor Thomas McDade analyzed data on 3000 Philippine families over 22 years. This information was then compared with the medical histories of American families. It turned out that Filipinos suffer less from heart problems and live longer. Despite the fact that children do not grow up in sterile conditions, as in the USA, they are more resistant to diseases.