Dr. Barry Dworkin

Review of available evidence indicates that compounds within cleaning products may contribute to the development of childhood allergies and not the elimination of the microbes/allergens. In short, they say the hygiene hypothesis is incorrect.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 19, 2021

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Source:
Hygienic childhood does not harm our immune systems, study suggests

Reference:
Microbial exposures that establish immunoregulation are compatible with targeted hygiene

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