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Bisphenol A chemical commonly found in canned soup and food storage plastics Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

Remember that if you are pregnant or nursing, bpa chemicals are passed through your bloodstream directly to your baby.

The Autoimmune Epidemic Donna Jackson Nakazawa See book keywords and concepts

None of 11 studies conducted by the chemical industry's researchers on bpa identified adverse effects. In the wake of the mounting data that endocrine disruptors wreak havoc on the human immune system, in 2005 the National Institutes of Health stated that investigations of exposures to pesticides and estrogenic compounds as triggers of autoimmune disease—about which we still know far too little—are now of "considerable research interest.

Pepsi admits Aquafina comes from tap water Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

Sports drinks, sodas, fruit drinks and even "healthy" smoothie drinks packaged in plastic all share a common risk of bpa contamination. Bottled water vs. public water infrastructure The widespread shift towards bottled water products is increasingly causing consumers to lose faith in public water infrastructure, which ultimately leads to public reluctance to support investment in public water supplies. This concerns many cities who are worried that a lack of public support will cause funding for water infrastructure to erode.

Bisphenol A chemical commonly found in canned soup and food storage plastics Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

Just one to three servings of food with these bpa levels could expose a pregnant woman or infant to harmful doses of the chemical." The Environmental Working Group is a nonprofit organization that uses the power of information to protect public health and the environment. They recently completed a study of the toxic chemical and its presence in name-brand canned goods, finding that 50% of those canned goods contained bisphenol A. To make matters worse, the FDA states about 20 percent of the U.S. diet comes from this form of food packaging.

It's going to damage your body…this evidence will ultimately convince federal regulatory agencies that bpa should be illegal for use in food and beverage containers. It's only a matter of time." Chemical industry "scientists" disagree Of course, there are those who disagree -- mostly people on the payroll of the plastics industry. "The evidence has been examined by governments and scientific bodies worldwide.

From Belly Fat to Belly FLAT: How Your Hormones Are Adding Inches to Your Waistline and Subtracting Years from Your Life C. W. Randolph, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

There are two approaches to take to avoid exposure to bpa. First, if you are active and take water with you, switch to a stainless steel water bottle. But, be careful. Many products on the market are lined with an epoxy finish. This defeats the purpose. Make sure that the bottle is stainless steel both inside and out. Stainless steel water bottles are light, durable, and hold both hot and cold liquids well. My favorite stainless steel water bottle can be found at www.holisticphysician.com/onlinestore/waterfilters/new_ wave_enviro / polycarbonate_plastic_containers .htm.

Hormone Deception D. Lindsey Berkson See book keywords and concepts

A report on bisphenol A (bpa, a constituent of plastic) from the society of the plastics industry showed that the average can gives off six to seven micrograms of bisphenol A into the food. bpa can leach from plastic when subjected to high temperatures. The degree of leaching depends on how the can is treated (not all are sterilized at high heat, called autoclaving) and what's inside the can. When I called numerous cola companies to find out if they had tested for bpa leakage, I got the royal runaround and never received any information.

Best Choices From the People's Pharmacy Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Preventing Type 2 Diabetes No one knows whether reducing high-fructose corn syrup in the diet or limiting bpa exposure will reduce the risk of diabetes. But we do know that there are certain risk factors that make people more susceptible to type 2 diabetes. Changing those conditions may help people avoid this disease. It is estimated that as many as 40 million Americans might have prediabetes. Their fasting blood sugar is between the cutoff for definite diabetes of 126 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl) and high normal (110 mg/dl).

Fundamentals of Naturopathic Endocrinology Michael Friedman, ND See book keywords and concepts

In April 1999, Consumer Reports Special Report advised parents to dispose of soft vinyl teethers and toys that infants sometimes suck or chew, and all clear, shiny plastic baby bottles, unless the manufacturer tells you they're not made of polycarbonate, which leaches bpa. They also advised them to replace the bottles with those made of glass or an opaque, less-shiny plastic (the plastic bot-des are often colored). Shortly thereafter, in conjunction with American Council on Health and Science (ACSH), an industry-funded front group, family doctor C.

Herbal Medicine, Healing and Cancer: A Comprehensive Program for Prevention and Treatment Donald R. Yance, j r.,C.N., M.H., A.H.G., with Arlene Valentine See book keywords and concepts

Although the amount of bpa found in canned food is extremely low in comparison with the body's own production of estrogen, the problem lies in the body's struggle to break down bpa and metabolize it efficiently. Harmful Cooking Methods Frying, barbecuing, or broiling meat, poultry, or fish, especially when using polyunsaturated fats such as safflower or corn oil, can produce potential carcinogens called heterocyclic amines (HCAs), which have been linked with many forms of cancer.

Hormone Deception D. Lindsey Berkson See book keywords and concepts

Even distilled water added to empty cans, put under pressure, and heated leached bpa in the water. The liquids that contained bisphenol A from cans were shown to promote the growth of human breast cancer cells in tests. Seventy percent of the cans tested in one study showed estrogenic activity. Avoid or limit use of foods packaged in tin cans to avoid lead and bpa. Also think about putting fresh fruits and vegetables in a paper or string bag at the supermarket rather than in the thin plastic bags that are provided. The more flexible the plastic, the more plasticizer is in it.

Seven out of the eight bottles had leached 10 to 20 micrograms of bpa into the water. Perhaps going back to glass bottles will be an answer until industry comes up with nonhormonally active plastics (which do exist). Also baby formula may contain bpa if it comes packed in a tin can with a plastic lining. Detergents A surfactant—short for surface active agent—is a chemical that functions in cleaning products to dissolve and remove oils and grease and to make water penetrate more readily. Soap is a surfactant, as are the synthetic detergents in most laundry and dishwashing products.

Herbal Medicine, Healing and Cancer: A Comprehensive Program for Prevention and Treatment Donald R. Yance, j r.,C.N., M.H., A.H.G., with Arlene Valentine See book keywords and concepts

Although the amount of bpa found in canned food is extremely low in comparison with the body's own production of estrogen, the problem lies in the body's struggle to break down bpa and metabolize it efficiently. Harmful Cooking Methods Frying, barbecuing, or broiling meat, poultry, or fish, especially when using polyunsaturated fats such as safflower or corn oil, can produce potential carcinogens called heterocyclic amines (HCAs), which have been linked with many forms of cancer.

Hormone Deception D. Lindsey Berkson See book keywords and concepts

Avoid or limit use of foods packaged in tin cans to avoid lead and bpa. Also think about putting fresh fruits and vegetables in a paper or string bag at the supermarket rather than in the thin plastic bags that are provided. The more flexible the plastic, the more plasticizer is in it. At least, as a number of scientists I interviewed suggest, take the food out of the bags once you get home. Water, Water Everywhere There is nothing more basic to life than water (except air). Our bodies are made largely of water. Fruits and vegetables are mostly water.

Also baby formula may contain bpa if it comes packed in a tin can with a plastic lining. Detergents A surfactant—short for surface active agent—is a chemical that functions in cleaning products to dissolve and remove oils and grease and to make water penetrate more readily. Soap is a surfactant, as are the synthetic detergents in most laundry and dishwashing products. Only products traditionally made from fat and lye are called soap, while all other surfactants are called detergents. There are more than 100 different alkylphenols.

Dow Chemical has admitted to making over a billion dollars a year on this chemical. bpa is commonly used in the lacquer that coats metal products—in the lining of food cans (the plastic lining is colorless and can't be seen), bottle tops, and water supply pipes; in flame retardants; and in polycarbonate plastics that are used in many food and drink packaging applications. Polymers of bisphenol A are used in some dental treatments as sealants for our children's teeth and in dental composites (the alternative to the mercury in amalgam fillings).

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