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.
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