The articles I read today indicate that this chemical is now inundating our environment, so complete avoidance is probably impossible.

Individual products like antibacterial soap and antigingivitis toothpaste will list Triclosan on the label if it's an ingredient. I've been brushing my teeth with Colgate Total, putting Triclosan in my mouth 2-3 times a day. I plan to revisit that strategy!

Here's a second article, I liked even better. The lead author of the study recommends an alcohol-based disinfectant hand wash in lieu of the Triclosan products.

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/0...scle-function/