Bisphenol A

Urinary bisphenols and obesity prevalence among US children and adolescents

Melanie H Jacobson Journal of the Endocrine Society, js.2019-00201, https://doi.org/10.1210/js.2019-00201 Published:  25 July 2019 Abstract Bisphenol A (BPA) has been recognized as an endocrine disrupting chemical and identified as an obesogen. Although once ubiquitous, human exposure to BPA is declining due to its substitution with other bisphenols. Two structurally similar substitutes, bisphenol S (BPS) and bisphenol F […]

Chemical exposure linked to lower vitamin D levels

Date: September 20, 2016 Source: Endocrine Society Summary: Exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) and other endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) may reduce levels of vitamin D in the bloodstream, according to a new study. Exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) and other endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) may reduce levels of vitamin D in the bloodstream, according to a new […]

How to Detoxify Plastics (Phthalates)?

Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. As we discussed in the first article, over accumulation of phthalates in the body has the potential to be a major contender for a series of health challenges. One of the first questions I am commonly asked is where am I getting this exposure from? Exposure to plasticizers can come […]

Prevent Childhood Diseases: What Every Mother Should Know

Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. The future health of our children and grandchildren may in fact depend on how well educated we become as it relates to the prevention and treatment of disease. If we want to do the best for our children and grandchildren we MUST take a proactive role in their health. As you […]

Drinking Canned Beverages May Be Bad for Your Blood Pressure

Published in Primary Care Expert Opinion / Commentary · February 25, 2015 Written by Jamie Harvie PE Written by Nancy Sudak MD Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical widely used in plastic bottles, the lining of canned foods, paper receipts, dental amalgams, and other products. Exposure is ubiquitous, and BPA is most well-known for its […]

Exposure to BPA Increases Blood Pressure

RESEARCH · December 08, 2014 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE In a randomized, crossover trial, researchers evaluated 60 participants aged ≥60 years to determine the association of bisphenol A (BPA) with blood pressure and heart rate. Drinking canned beverages was associated with an increase in urinary BPA concentration and systolic blood pressure when compared with drinking glass-bottled beverages. […]

BPA Level Tied to Higher Weight in Girls

Published: Jun 12, 2013 | Updated: Jun 13, 2013 By Cole Petrochko , Staff Writer, MedPage Today Story Source Action Points Higher urine concentrations of the plastic component bisphenol-A (BPA) in older girls were associated with a twofold risk of weight in the 90th percentile, a study found. Note that the relationship between urine BPA […]

A new chapter in the bisphenol A story

A new chapter in the bisphenol A story: bisphenol S and bisphenol F are not safe alternatives to this compound Soria Eladak, M.Sc., Published Online: December 01, 2014 Bisphenol A (BPA) is a widely studied typical endocrine-disrupting chemical, and one of the major new issues is the safe replacement of this commonly used compound. Bisphenol […]

High BPA Levels in Men Reduces IVF Pregnancy Rates

Medscape Medical News from the: American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) 2014 Annual Meeting High BPA Levels in Men Reduces IVF Pregnancy Rates Kate Johnson November 05, 2014 HONOLULU — In vitro fertilization (IVF) pregnancy rates are lower when the man has been exposed to high levels of the environmental pollutant bisphenol A (BPA), according to new […]

Cash Register Receipts May Be A Source Of BPA, Study Suggests

Story Source: Forbes There’s no longer much doubt that the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) poses some health risks, both physically and behaviorally. It’s been linked to cancer, diabetes, reproductive problems, and behavioral problems in children. The chemical has been banned in sippy cups and bottles, and advocates have petitioned for its ban in adult products, […]

Don’t drink the (warm) water, study says

Date: September 22, 2014 Source: University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Summary: There’s an old saying: “Don’t drink the water.” But a scientist warns Americans not to drink water from plastic bottles if it’s been sitting in a warm environment for a long time. A research team examined 16 bottled water brands […]

FDA Bans Chemical BPA From Sippy Cups And Baby Bottles

by JON HAMILTON July 17, 2012 1:52 PM Full Story:  http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/07/17/156916616/fda-bans-chemical-bpa-in-sippy-cups-and-baby-bottles It’s been years since manufacturers voluntarily stopped using the plastic additive BPA(Bisphenol A) in sippy cups and baby bottles. But now they have no choice. The FDA announced it has formally banned BPA from these products. It’s worth noting that the FDA ban comes in […]

Food Packaging Tied to Metabolic Trouble in Kids

8/19/13 by Cole Petrochko  Staff Writer, MedPage Today Action Points Greater urinary concentration of BPA in children, commonly found in food and drink packaging, was significantly associated with higher risk of obesity, as well as greater odds of an abnormal waist circumference. Note that another study found that increased concentration of the plasticizer DEHP in the […]

FDA Bans BPA in Infant Formula Packaging

7/11/13 by David Pittman Washington Correspondent, MedPage Today WASHINGTON — The FDA had decided to ban bisphenol A (BPA)-based epoxy resins as coatings in infant formula packaging, saying Thursday in aFederal Register announcement the use has largely been abandoned by manufacturers anyway. The action came in response to a March 2012 petition from then-Rep. Edward Markey (D-Mass.), saying “manufacturers have intentionally […]

Researchers Find Cancer Risks Double When Two Carcinogens Present at ‘Safe’ Levels

6/28/2013 Texas Tech researchers have found low doses of arsenic and estrogen together can cause cancer in prostate cells. However, new research conducted by Texas Tech University scientists has found that low doses of both chemicals together – even at levels low enough to be considered “safe” for humans if they were on their own […]

BPA Linked to Drops in Kids’ Lung Function

Published: May 6, 2013 | Updated: May 6, 2013 By Joyce Frieden , News Editor, MedPage Today Action Points This study was published as an abstract and presented at a conference. These data and conclusions should be considered to be preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal. BPA exposure was associated with a modest decrease […]

Widely used chemical linked to childhood asthma

Bisphenol A (BPA) is often used to line food and beverage cans as well as to keep plastics flexible, but a new study suggests the compound can leach into the foods we eat.