Tips to Reduce Risk of BPA Exposure - Bisphenol-A Danger
The jury is still out as concerns grow about the risk of BPA exposure. Bisphenol-A, commonly known as BPA, is the key component used to make epoxy resins and polycarbonate plastic found in everyday food containers and plastics. The FDA advised consumers back in 2010 to reduce their exposure to BPA without giving us any hard and fast answers as to exactly why. Study findings suggest persons exposed to high levels of BPA are more likely to have cardiovascular disease while other studies suggest the body rapidly eliminates the trace amounts of BPA ingested before the chemical does any harm.
Questionable results at best, so take these easy steps to protect yourself and reduce risk of BPA exposure and it's possible long term effects .
Can the Cans
BPA is in the lining of metal cans and it may leach into the food and beverages inside of those metal cans. Can the cans and switch to foods packages in cartons. Look for soups, juices, sauces packaged in cartons or bottles. Buy fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables instead of the canned variety to reduce BPA exposure risk.
Heat Food in Glass
When foods packaged or stored in plastic is heated in the microwave, the high temperature of the microwave releases the BPA from the plastic and into the food. Place food on microwave safe glass or ceramic before heating in the microwave to reduce risk of BPA exposure.
Toss Out Old Plastic Bottles
This includes baby bottles, sippy cups and water bottles. Most manufacturers of plastic bottles in the United States stopped using BPA a couple of years ago. But just in case you've been saving those little used (or maybe even new) baby bottles and sippy cups from your first birth to be used for future babies, err on the safe side and toss out all the old bottles, even if they have never been used.
Know The Numbers
Plastic containers are marked with a recycle code number on the bottom, know which numbers indicate the presence of BPA and which indicate BPA-free plastic. Numbers 3 or 7 indicate the plastic contains BPA. Plastic marked with 1, 2, 4, 5 or 6 rarely contain BPA. Check the bottom code number before purchasing new plastic-ware to reduce the risk of BPA exposure.
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