Popular cleaning products containing chemicals designed to eliminate germs may pose risks to human health, according to recent investigations.
Laboratory and animal studies conducted over the past decade have raised significant concerns about the effects of quaternary ammonium compounds, common ingredients in these products.
Researchers identified potential negative impacts on various areas of the body, including inflammatory processes and the functioning of the immune and respiratory systems.
In addition, the studies indicated possible harmful effects on the reproductive hormonal system and on brain development.
