Quaternary ammonium compounds — often called“quats”— are widely used disinfectants found in household cleaners, wipes, sanitizers, and many institutional cleaning products. While effective at killing microbes on surfaces, growing scientific evidence suggests that repeated exposure may disrupt the body’s own microbial ecosystems and delicate cellular membranes.
Because these chemicals are now so common in homes, schools, hospitals, and food environments, it can be difficult to know where exposure is coming from — or what practical steps can reduce it.
We created thisConsumer Guide to Quatsto help you understand where these chemicals are used, why they may matter for gut and immune health, and simple steps you can take to reduce everyday exposure.
In a compelling conversation on the Healthy Aging Podcast with Jennifer Jefferies, Martha Carlin, Founder and CEO of BiotiQuest®, reframes our understanding of longevity. Martha’s journey—driven by a deep systems-based investigation into neurological health—has led to a masterclass in Precision Microbiome Engineering.
Join the BiotiQuest Book Club! What began as a simple idea, reading and discussing thought-provoking books about health and the microbiome, has grown into a warm and curious community of people who want to understand their bodies more deeply.