PLASTIC IS HARMING YOUR
HEALTH
THE HAZARDOUS HEALTH EFFECTS
OF BPA
What is BPA and why is it in your body?
BPA is an "endocrine disruptor," which
means it interferes with our hormone
regulation Hormones influence the
following functions
You may have heard of the synthetic compound Bisphenol A.
also known as "BPA." from the advertisement of BPA-free water
bottles and other related products. Sadly, regardless of our
efforts to avoid this harmful compound, approximately 93% of
the American population test positive for traces of BPA. This is
because BPA is hidden in more than just water bottles: it can also
be found in canned foods, glass jar lids, aerosol cans and canned
beverages. Additionally. BPA is also found in seafood and food
items that use fish products. This means that if you enjoy sushi.
fish and chips, caesar salad or asian cuisine, then you're likely
exposing yourself to traces of BPA
The Brain: the hypothalamus, pineal
gland and pituitary gland are all
responsive to hormone changes
2. Appetite and Digestion: The pancreas,
thyroid and adrenal glands are all
influential in regulating our food
consumption and digestion, and are also
connected to our hormonal system
3. Reproductive System: The ovaries in
females and testicles in males are heavily
affected by hormonal changes
How does BPA find its way into fish products? With the increase
of plastic packaging and single-use plastic products comes the
problem of managing plastic waste. When plastic is not recycled
it doesn't disappear; unfortunately, plenty of it ends up in the
ocean. Sometimes this plastic waste is visible to the eye, but
BPA can cause birth
BPA can cause birth defects, memory loss,
skin diseases and eve
and even deafness. For
women, it can increase the chances of
breast cancer, and can lead to infertility and
prostate cancer in men .

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