It is thought that if these plastic containers are heated such as in the sterilizing of baby bottles or mineral water bottles sitting in the sun,
or adding boiling water to these bottles or putting them in the microwave a dramatic increase of as much as 55% in the amount of bisphenol A, ( BPA estrogen-mimicking chemical) would leaching from containers.
BPA consumption are linked to birth defects, growth problems and an increased risk of heart disease,diabetes, breast and prostate cancer, early puberty for girls, hormone imbalances, changes in brain structure, particularly form exposures during key points of fetal or early neonatal development.
It seems that these chemicals wich mimik feminizing hormones blunt the influence of the male hormone testosterone, side effects such as breast enlargement or dropping semen counts can be expected.
As an index of feminisation, the "anogenital distance" (AGD) between the anus and the base of the penis is measured as well as the volume of each boy's penis. Studies have shown that the AGD is twice in boys what it is in girls, mainly because in boys the hormone testosterone extends the length of the perineum separating the anus from the testicles.
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The information above is confirmed by several studies among them ones made by the University of Rochester and Harvard.
Now the question you maybe asking your self is if these chemicals are everywhere what can I do to protect myself and my children. Below you will find some answers:
1. Ditch the clear plastic baby bottles, right now. All the research that says there are problems point at the effect of the estrogen-like BPA on children as being the most significant.
2. Tin cans are often lined in plastic BPA and sit around a long time; get rid of older tin cans, particularly if they contain tomatoes and other acidic fruits.
3. Don't use your polycarbonate bottle for hot water actually avoid them in general glass is a good alternative.
4. Polycarbonate bottles get crazed and cracked as they get older; that increases surface area. Get rid of old ones.
5. Replace your Polycarbonate bottle with a BPA free one, particularly if pregnant or pre-pubescent.
6. Replace jugs where water sits around a long time.
7. Stop using jugged water cooler water, get a filter and cooler that uses city water. It is a big jug so there probably isn't much of a problem.
8. Buy a home distilation unit Link or Link but you will have to add minirals to your diet.
9. Buy a stainless steel kettle not plastic one.
10. Make your own water bottle Link. for DIY types.
11. Avoid body creams when pregnant.
As a father and man I am totally disgusted by the industries and governments attitudes, they seem to care more about money than out the health and future generations ability to reproduce.
I call on an immediate ban on all Phthalates until more studies have been made on their effect on humans and wildlife and on all to boycott Exxon one of the biggest producer of this dangerous chemical compound which is trying to torpedo a proposed law baning these from Toys.
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Make a stand:
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