What Is Bisphenol A (BPA)?
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a synthetic chemical compound which has been produced in the US. It cannot be found in nature.
BPA is typically used to produce particular types of plastic that are necessary for the creation of all sorts of products such as water bottles and food containers. The problem with BPA is that unfortunately people are under risk of being exposed to the little amounts of BPA that has been transmitted from those products in food and water, which is obviously harmful.
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BPA effects on health
The exposure of BPA is toxic, not only to humans, but to animals too. We have to be extra cautious of the products we buy, ensuring that they are ‘BPA free’. The reason why is because the possibility of BPA coming in to contact with the action of estrogen (linked with the ability to reproduce and have children) becomes interrupted.
Many case studies such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s “chemical action plan” have focused on such effects and have confirmed BPA as a call for concern. From the release of such confirmation, many food companies and bottle manufacturers decided to change to BPA-free products to ensure the safety of their customers’ health and well being.
Not only that, but it has also been founded that BPA levels in humans had a close link with diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
BPA exposure on humans
The exposure of BPA mainly comes from having food and beverages. A survey which was carried by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention investigated urine samples of different people, and have found that in more than 90% of the people that took part in the survey, BPA was detected in their urine. Surprisingly, most were children. This is because the levels of BPA go higher when baby bottles are heated.
Protection against BPA damage
The concern for BPA present in many products is becoming a growing concern for much of the public and scientists are continuously debating about the safety of BPA. In the mean time, while all this is happening, it is recommended that we should replace all our products with BPA-free ones instead. Be careful about the sort of plastic related products you have around your home. Water bottles are a common example; don’t re-use plastic bottles unless they are BPA free.
Be cautious and aware; do everything you can to protect yourself and your loved ones from BPA damage.