A study published in the December issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology found that high levels of dichlorophenols are present in people with food allergies.
Dichlorophenols are a chemicals by-product of chlorine. The most common exposure is from drinking or bathing in tap water, but it’s also found in swimming pools, hot tubs, and any product that contains triclosan (used in antibacterial soaps and bodycare products and in products containing antimicrobials, such as kitchen towels, adding machines and other household items.
Some things to do to reduce your exposure to chlorine:
* get a water filter that removes chlorine from your drinking water and bathing water (an undersink or countertop filter plus a shower filter, or a whole house filter) Debra’s List: Water Filters
* avoid antibacterial soaps and other bodycare products
* avoid antibacterial products
