BPA Concerns Are Increasing
BPA Concerns Are Increasing
There is now concern about what effect the chemical Bisphenol A is having on our bodies. Research shows it can lead to numerous health problems including cancer and diabetes.
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" Mighty heart and only applies to beat cops three of the chemical bisphenol A also known as BP."
" There about nine or ten dollars a bottle. Which just seems like an exorbitant. Comment on the other hand it's not an exhibit -- they're not ingesting anymore chemical."
" BP A is everywhere used to strengthen plastics and food and soda cans eyeglasses and water bottles. The Centers for Disease Control -- 93%. Of us have that in our body. BP A mimics and can interfere with the hormone estrogen. "
" It in a way that. We take place showing more and more. Could lead to diabetes obesity and early puberty -- a whole range of problems."
" Canada the European Union and some states have limited BP -- use."
" The Environmental Protection Agency to lift it as a chemical of concern. That has not restricted."
" Think we'll see more companies. Start to adopt local chemical policies trying to weed out the known bad chemicals and trying to find out whatever they can find out about the other chemicals that are out there."
" The industry group American Chemistry Council says BP -- has been safely used for decades."
" Heidi -- Isn't taking any chances. I think that -- awareness and pick up."
" Federal regulation of 80000. Chemicals used in the US. Has not been updated in 35 years. For NBC news I'm Gary Strieker."
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