BPA in plastic containers, milk bottles that cause male infertility

According to the Telegraph , the finding could increase the pressure on Canadian governments around the world to ban the use of this chemical, because according to reports, BPA puts boys at risk of getting cancer. letters and infertility.

Most plastics contain BPA. (Artwork: Internet)

Bisphenol-A (BPA) consists of transparent and hot polymers, used to coat inside plastic and metal containers for preservation, aging, waterproofing and corrosion.

BPA is found in most food and beverage containers, in children's toys and plastic household items such as bowls, cups, briefcases, boxes, bottles, jars, containers. Drink like milk, beer, wine . In addition, bisphenol-A is also very popular in synthetic paints, especially those used for painting doors, tables and chairs, walls .

BPA is dangerous in that it can be disinfected when the packaging is heated, cleaned with strong detergents or exposed to acidic food or drinks.

Previously, studies have shown that BPA is involved in reducing sexual desire, causing impotence and DNA damage of sperm.

Now, a five-year study confirmed the link between blood BPA levels and male infertility.

In a survey of more than 514 factory workers in China, the expert team from the Kaiser Permanente Research Center, based in California, USA, found that men with high BPA levels in urine had The risk of sperm loss is 2 to 4 times higher (including low sperm density, poor mobility and weakness).

Research author Dr. De-Kun Li confirmed that this is the first human study to show an inverse correlation between BPA and semen quality.

Previous buildings also found this correlation, but it was on mice.

In principle of prevention, Dr. Li said: " Everyone should stay away from BPA as much as possible ."

The researcher also noted that BPA can affect female reproductive systems and contribute to negative effects such as cancer, digestive diseases.

BPA has been banned in Canada and 3 US states.

Most producers of baby bottles have discontinued the product, but older products containing BPA are still on the market. For safety, mothers choose to give their baby a bottle with ' BPA free ' (without BPA).