Disinfectants have become part of our daily lifestyle. Usage of disinfectants is useful when consumed in moderate quantity but now a days we are using disinfectants in each and every activity e.g sanitization of fruits, vegetables, hands before eating and many more activities

SIDE EFFECTS:

Due to continuous use of large quantity of disinfectants in daily life, the balance of microbial flora in our mouth and small / large intestine has got disturbed. This is leading us to many health issues such as

Decrease in absorption of many vitamins and minerals due to depositions on the surface of intestines which are main route of absorption of vitamins and minerals.

One of the prominent example is :

Deficiency of vitamin B12: Vitamin B12 is acquired from animal source or dairy products and products fortified with vitamin B12. Some bacteria present in our gut (small and large intestine) also produce vitamin B12.

Due to overuse of disinfectants, we have decreased the number of bacteria in our ntestines.

Vitamin B12 deficiency effects:

Nervous system: Vitamin B12 is very necessary for smooth functioning of nervous system.

RBC in blood: Vitamin B12 is required for maturation of RBC (Red Blood Cells) in our bone marrow

Other factors leading to Vitamn B12 deficiency:

1. Antacids
2. Diabetes medicine cintaining Metformin
3. Antibiotics such as Neomycin, Antiseizure drugs, Amoxicillin, Erythromycin and extended release potassium products

Storage of Vitamin B12 in our body:

Vitamin B12 can be stored in liver for 5 years but in case of liver issues, we cannot store much quantity

Secondly, this is water soluble vitamin, so we have to take adequate quantity on daily basis.