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(NaturalNews) Warnings against Bisphenol (BPA)-containing plastics are rampant. Most people understand that BPA should be avoided.

This article attempts to shed light on BPA. However,

It was first synthesized in the late 1800's and has been known as an estrogen-imitator since the 1930's. BPA-based plastics appeared on the market in the
late 1950's. One million tons of BPA was produced in the 1980's and 2.2 million tons were produced in 2008.

It is linked to breast cancer, decreased testosterone, and imbalanced hormone levels, among a host of other maladies for the human body. The most
detrimental effects of BPA are to fetuses, babies, and young children, which is quite concerning because they are the most often exposed. Studies have
connected BPA to increased risk for the following:

- Cancer,

- Obesity and associated ailments such as diabetes,

- Neurological issues,

- Thyroid hormone receptor confusion,

- Heart problems (such as arrhythmia and irregular heartbeat), and

- Fertility/sexuality difficulties and DNA alteration.

Humans typically ingest BPA from food and beverage containers that leach

, especially when heated.

In our plastic- and recycling-dominant world, it is important to understand where BPA exists.

Resin identification codes (RICs) were released in 1988 to identify

polymer types for recycling. RICs #1, #2, #4, #5, and #6 are unlikely to contain BPA, though RICs #1 and #6 are not suggested for repeated human
consumption. RIC #7 is a catch-all category that often contains BPA.

BPA-containing epoxy resins are found in the inside coating of most food and beverage cans. BPA has been used as a fungicide, and it is also found in
retail receipt paper (thermal paper) and water-supplying pipes. Polycarbonate plastics are clear and shatter-proof. Examples of polycarbonates used in
everyday life include:

- baby and water bottles,

- sports equipment,

- medical/dental devices,

- dental fillings and sealants,

- eyeglass lenses,

- PVC,

- CDs and DVDs, and

- household electronics.

Simply avoiding BPA-containing plastics decreases the associated risks. One step further, becoming informed about BPA and its negative effects empowers
understanding about why BPA is detrimental in the first place. Making conscious and informed decisions about BPA avoidance and plastic usage will benefit
human

and the environment. Your children, family members, and animals will thank you.

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