I probably seem like the anti-bpa crazy woman by now but I do it because I care. On a daily basis I find new information about how bad this chemical is and what damage it is doing to us. But unfortunately until it is banned in Australia a lot of people don't want to know about it or aren't aware of it. So I will continue to seek and provide the info that I find and hopefully spread the word.
I hear a lot of people saying that they re-use their single use plastic water bottle ie bottled water they have bought and continue to refill and reuse. Whilst this might seem like a good idea, it's not.
2 BIG REASONS NOT TO RE-FILL AND RE-USE THAT WATER BOTTLE
1. Bacteria can easily contaminate the bottles as they are hard to properly clean inside.
2. As the bottles are made from polyethylene terephthalate, over time the bottles can degrade and leach phthalates into the water you are drinking.
What does this mean?
BPA and phthalates are endocrine disruptors, and studies have linked them to various health problems including birth defects in baby boys (small genitalia and undescended testes) and fertility issues in both men and women. These are not the only problems - there are many more!
If this is not enough to stop people from re-using plastic bottles then what is?
Let's spread the word and help each other. Ditch the plastic and switch to BPA-free bottles.
BPA linked to fertility problems
More interesting information found during research this morning. BPA is linked to fertility problems in men and women.
A must read for all those trying to have babies or who know someone that is.
http://www.thedailygreen.com/environmental-news/latest/bpa-fertility-problems
A must read for all those trying to have babies or who know someone that is.
http://www.thedailygreen.com/environmental-news/latest/bpa-fertility-problems
And the cats suffer too!
It's amazing what you find when researching. This morning I found this information on cats. The article talks about how cats can have thyroid problems and one possible cause is.....BPA!
The site states "Hyperthyroidism is the most common hormone abnormality in cats. It is very rare in dogs. It is a disease of older cats. The average age at which it is first diagnosed is 13. Nine out of ten cats that develop hyperthyroidism are over ten years old."
AND when talking about the cause:
"The second possible culprit is a chemical called bisphenol-A (BPA) which is used to coat the inside of cat food cans. We know from a 2000 EPA study that cats that eat canned foods – particularly those that have fish flavor, are more susceptible to hyperthyroidism."
Check out the article to find out more.
http://www.2ndchance.info/hyperthyroid.htm
The site states "Hyperthyroidism is the most common hormone abnormality in cats. It is very rare in dogs. It is a disease of older cats. The average age at which it is first diagnosed is 13. Nine out of ten cats that develop hyperthyroidism are over ten years old."
AND when talking about the cause:
"The second possible culprit is a chemical called bisphenol-A (BPA) which is used to coat the inside of cat food cans. We know from a 2000 EPA study that cats that eat canned foods – particularly those that have fish flavor, are more susceptible to hyperthyroidism."
Check out the article to find out more.
http://www.2ndchance.info/hyperthyroid.htm
Article on BPA from Mother Nature Network
If you have a few minutes spare today please read this article - this is one of the reasons why I am so passionate about informing people about BPA and offering BPA-free products.
http://www.mnn.com/health/fitness-well-being/stories/bpa-tied-to-hormonal-syndrome
http://www.mnn.com/health/fitness-well-being/stories/bpa-tied-to-hormonal-syndrome
BPA - why we should be concerned
As mentioned in my previous blog, BPA is an industrial chemical.
Why should you be worried? It is used to make things such as water bottles, baby bottles, baby dummies and plastic containers.
Many tests have been done worldwide to find out the effects of BPA exposure in humans. There is concern about the potential effects of BPA on the brain, behaviour and prostate gland in foetuses, infants and young children. Concern is highest for young children as their bodies are at an early development stage and have immature systems for detoxifying chemicals.
If that is not scary enough......BPA is an 'Endocrine disruptor' and is listed as a cause for an underactive thyroid. Studies have also found that it could potentially be linked with recurrent miscarriage.
It is mentioned as the potential source of many problems but at this stage we do not know to what degree. In depth studies continue to clarify uncertainties like how much exposure is harmful.
So at this point in time we are not sure exactly how much damage it is doing but do we really want to take the risk?
Next blog: What you can do to reduce your exposure.
Why should you be worried? It is used to make things such as water bottles, baby bottles, baby dummies and plastic containers.
Many tests have been done worldwide to find out the effects of BPA exposure in humans. There is concern about the potential effects of BPA on the brain, behaviour and prostate gland in foetuses, infants and young children. Concern is highest for young children as their bodies are at an early development stage and have immature systems for detoxifying chemicals.
If that is not scary enough......BPA is an 'Endocrine disruptor' and is listed as a cause for an underactive thyroid. Studies have also found that it could potentially be linked with recurrent miscarriage.
It is mentioned as the potential source of many problems but at this stage we do not know to what degree. In depth studies continue to clarify uncertainties like how much exposure is harmful.
So at this point in time we are not sure exactly how much damage it is doing but do we really want to take the risk?
Next blog: What you can do to reduce your exposure.
BPA Awareness - What is BPA?
Bisphenol A (BPA) is an industrial chemical.
It is used to make polycarbonate plastic resins, exposy resins and other products for example water bottles, baby bottles, baby dummies and plastic containers (plus much much more).
In many countries it has been banned however in Australia it is still used in many of our products.
More than likely the water bottle you are using or the plastic container you are heating your food up in the microwave contain BPA.
The Australian Government has recently announced a phase out of plastic baby bottles containing BPA however there are still many on the shelves that contain it.
Next blog - Why you should be worried.
It is used to make polycarbonate plastic resins, exposy resins and other products for example water bottles, baby bottles, baby dummies and plastic containers (plus much much more).
In many countries it has been banned however in Australia it is still used in many of our products.
More than likely the water bottle you are using or the plastic container you are heating your food up in the microwave contain BPA.
The Australian Government has recently announced a phase out of plastic baby bottles containing BPA however there are still many on the shelves that contain it.
Next blog - Why you should be worried.
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