Alcohol ephoxylate, which is present in rinse aid and some dishwasher pods,damages gut tissue and causes inflammatory and immune issues. The study looked at co

Alcohol ephoxylate, which is present in rinse aid and some dishwasher pods,damages gut tissue and causes inflammatory and immune issues. The study looked at concentrations found in "professional" (restaurant) doses of the chemicals. I'm not sure how much it applies to residential dishwashers. I did find that ingredient in my rinse aid and dishwasher pods.