Thursday, October 16, 2008

Are You Drinking Water from a Plastic Bottle?


Do you Know the risks?
Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., M.S.

The wealth of medical research has revealed a chemical used to make hard, clear Plastic called bisphenol A (BPA), such as those found in baby bottles, food-storage Containers and the sides of soda cans , Has reached epidemic proportions in America.

Each year, more than 6 billion Tons of BPA is used to make Plastic. The problem occurs when plastic is heated causing the chemical Bonds that BPA form unravel contaminating water or food will be held there
In addition, tossing plastic or explanation in acidic foods may cause

BPA to leach the food.

Plastic Industry in State of Denial

And while the plastic industry fails to see the need for alarm about the health effects of this chemical, researchers without Ties industry beg to differ.

Research Findings

Scientist study BPA was found that BPA imitates the sex hormone estradiol (estrogen). It is well accepted that even a small amount of estrogen can induce profound changes in the body. It will raise a red flag and caused tension in the scientific community that even the lowest levels of BPA will have a negative effect on one's health.
There is growing evidence (in mice and rats) that low doses of

BPA may cause:

Hyperactivity
Early puberty
Increased fat formation
Abnormal behavior
Disrupted reproductive cycles
Structural damage to the brain

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