12 Protective Steps for the Dangers of BPA Poisoning
From Green Living Online
Written by Joyce Nelson, an environmental journalist based in Toronto.
Bisphenol A (BPA) has been in the news a lot these days. But is it really a health risk? According to leading scientists we should be worried.
What it is
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a central component in polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. This chemical has been used for decades in the linings of canned foods, in plastic and baby bottles, in polymers of some dental fillings and in other plastic products. Now an expert scientific panel has warned that unsafe levels of BPA, leaching into our canned foods and bottled drinks, pose a significant health hazard.
What it does
Bisphenol A is a class of chemicals known as endocrine-disruptors, mimicking the naturally occurring hormone estrogen. These chemicals can duplicate, block or exaggerate hormonal responses that control development of the brain, the reproductive system and other functions. Continue reading 12 Protective Steps for the Dangers of BPA Poisoning
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