You probably have more than one source of BPA right now and you don't even know it. BPA, or Bisphenol A, is the product that is used to helped create hard-plastic bottles. It also lines the inside of most canned goods so that acidic vegetables and fruits don't damage the aluminum can. The only problem is that recently the National Toxicology Program has put out a number of warnings about the effect that using products containing BPA can have on your body. You may not even think twice when you eat a can of carrots, take a drink from a plastic cup or even hand a baby bottle to your infant. But the levels of BPA that are contained in these products can actually cause long-term problems.
The Health Risks Surrounding BPA
If you eat canned foods or use any products made of hard plastic, you probably have some BPA in your system. Studies have shown that up to 95 percent of all Americans have traces of BPA in their systems right now. And while the companies that use BPA to create their products say that there are no harmful side effects, the truth is that there are negative side effects from using these products. BPA can have the same effect on your body that estrogen does. This can cause your hormone levels to fluctuate. Here are some of the other health risks:
- If you're female, taking in too much BPA over a long period of time can cause breast cancer and ut
