Effects of BPA Exposure

Introduction: Endocrine disrupters are exogenous substances that are exposed to the environment and interfere with the endocrine system (Rubin, 2011). These chemicals destroy nervous system development (growth), immune action, and normal hormonal processes, but their main purpose is primarily reproductive system (Schonfelder, Froedrich, & Chahoud, 2004). Drugs, DDT, polychlorinated biphenyls and bisphenol A (BPA) can be used as examples of endocrine disrupting chemicals (Wetherill, Petre, Monk, Knudsen, 2002).

One problem between parents and researchers is simultaneous exposure to a number of estrogen mimics, including ubiquitous compounds BPA. 93% of Americans have BPA marks on their bodies. BPA was originally manufactured in 1891 and was used as a synthetic estrogen in the 1930's. In the 1950s, commercial manufacturers began using BPA for hard plastic. Since then, BPA has been included in many common products, including dental sealants and cash income. More than 1 million pounds of substance is released into the environment every year.

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical used in the manufacture of plastics and is commonly used in the production of baby bottles, water bottles, sports equipment, medical equipment, and coatings for food and beverage cans . Scientists are concerned that BPA will affect current exposure levels in fetal, infant and child behavior, as BPA affects the prostate, the breast and causes early adolescence of girls . BPA mimics and interferes with the action of estrogen - estrogen is an important regulator of reproduction and development. It caused leaching of plastics into liquids and foods, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found BPA measurable at over 90% of the US research population. The maximum daily intake of BPA is estimated for infants and children. Many PET bottles contain BPA, and as temperature goes up, BPA is more likely to be eluted from plastics, like warm PET bottles and food in microwave ovens.

Food Safety Plastic containers can contain chemicals called bisphenol A or BPA. BPA is an endocrine disrupter that means your normal hormonal function, in particular disturbing the disturbing estrogen. BPA leaches water from its plastic source into food and water. According to Earth Earth News, plastic drinking water bottles and many reusable drinking water containers contain BPA. Scientists are currently discussing whether it is safe or dangerous to BPA exposure it receives from plastic containers made of plastic. Before displaying the results of further tests, look for a bottle labeled "BPA free" on the label to minimize exposure or to drink tap water.