Plastic bottles also cause obesity and diabetes

Scientists have discovered that one of the chemicals commonly used to produce plastic food is the cause of weight gain and diabetes, according to the Daily Mail.

Scientists have discovered that one of the chemicals commonly used to produce plastic food is the cause of weight gain and diabetes, according to the Daily Mail.

In a report published in Plos ONE , scientists believe that bisphenol A (BPA) is used a lot in the process of producing some types of plastic bottles and cans that can deceive the body. , create more fat.

In addition, BPA can lead to more insulin production to help the body break down fats and starches. This study also shows that only about one-billionth of a gram of BPA is sufficient to initiate a reaction. The end result is that users gain weight and have type 2 diabetes.

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Plastic bottles made from BPA can cause weight gain and diabetes

In Canada, this chemical is even listed as toxic.

Angel Nadal, a BPA substance researcher at the University of Miguel Hernendez (Spain), said: 'When you eat something that is contaminated with BPA, the organs of your body will be alerted that you have eaten. The more you actually consume '.

The study also found that about 90% of people in developed countries have a higher level of BPA in their blood than is allowed.

Dr Nadal said BPA can also harm pregnant women and their babies.'The fetus in addition to direct contact with BPA also suffers from high levels of insulin from the mother. This environment will cause the baby to overgrow the child at risk of obesity later , "said Nadal.

Update 14 December 2018
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