Chemicals harm women and their babies in plastic bottles

Bisphenol-A, a controversial chemical used to harden packaging for many types of food in plastic bottles and cans can affect human reproductive health.

Bisphenol-A, a controversial chemical used to harden packaging for many types of food in plastic bottles and cans can affect human reproductive health.

Bisphenol-A in plastic bottles affects women and the fetus

BPA (bisphenol-A) is an artificial chemical used to produce PC (polycarbonate) plastics that are still used to produce baby bottles, water bottles, plastic bottles and in the lining surface. in food and beverage cans can impair women's fertility.

BPA was discovered in many scientific reports of independent research groups. In an evaluation made by a group of 12 experts following the National Toxicology Program-NTP, BPA makes abnormal animal and brain development.

Just a small dose of BPA can have similar effects on fetal cells and young children, adversely affecting the fertility of both men and women , altering the function of the immune system, causing disorders micro and cognitive ability. In the long term it will damage the brain, causing some cancers, young children who are soon exposed to bisphenol-A will suffer permanent damage.

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Decreased fertility due to artificial chemicals BPA (bisphenol-A) in plastic bottles and cans

In 2013, a group of chemical industries sued the state of California when state experts were trying to claim information about BPA that was harmful to human health. Although the experts won the lawsuit, the chemical was not yet listed as a toxic substance, spokesman Sam Delson of the Office Determines the Dangerous for Environmental Health. California state said.

Recently, plastic, canned and other BPA-containing bottles distributed in California may soon have to be labeled to indicate that this chemical is harmful to a woman's fertility . The Council of Natural Resources Defense has welcomed this decision very much - this is seen as an important step in protecting public health.

Update 15 December 2018
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