Household cleaning products may be making children overweight by altering their gut bacteria.
Youngsters are more likely to be overweight at three years old if their mothers clean with chemical-based detergents rather than natural alternatives, a Canadian study found.
This is thought to be due to the chemicals in detergents changing a toddler’s gut bacteria, which may leave them less able to regulate their appetite.
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