Triclosan is an antimicrobial ingredient present in more than 2000 consumer and industrial products. “The study, which was conducted in mice, concluded that microbial enzymes induce colitis by reactivating Triclosan in the gastrointestinal tract. By blocking the process in mice, the researchers prevented damage to the colon and symptoms of colitis, which is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). They warned that the safety of Triclosan and related compounds should be reconsidered considering their potential for intestinal damage.”