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.
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Martha’s journey into health research began after her husband John was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at just 44 years old. Determined to understand why a seemingly healthy, active man developed a neurodegenerative disease,
What if many chronic diseases begin with disruptions in the microbiome? Join Martha Carlin on her journey of discovery to turn back the progression of her husband's Parkinson's Disease.