Hundreds of studies over the past 20 years link bisphenol-A (BPA), a synthetic estrogen found in everyday products, to many health problems including cancer, sexual dysfunction, compromised immune systems, diabetes, heart disease, neurological disruption, and obesity.
In May, the President’s Cancer Panel’s (PCP) reported that American “public officials have ‘grossly underestimated’ the likelihood that environmental contaminants trigger a large proportion of the cancers diagnosed.”
“Consumers can’t wait for the government to take action or for companies to act responsibly by removing carcinogens from their products,” said Ken Cook president of the Environmental Working Group (EWG).
According to experts, if you have been living in the United States or Europe, it is highly probable that you have BPA in your system since 90 percent of Americans and Europeans have detectable amounts.
In addition, 3,175 million tons of BPA are produced annually, an alarming increase according to petrochemical consulting firm Chemical Market Associates’ (CMAI) figures. In comparison, only 2.8 million tons were produced globally in 2002.
Where BPA is found
These tons of BPA end up in a number of consumer goods including polycarbonate plastic products (reusable water bottles, sippy cups, leftover containers, baby bottles, and toys), the lining of canned foods, baby formula, and beverages, pizza boxes and other fast food containers, nonmetal dental fillings, thermal paper (receipts), and some medical devices. The chemicals even leach into beach sand and water. Story continues. Click “Next”
