BPA Banned

BPA has recently been in the news after the FDA banned the compound use in baby bottles and sippy cups.

What is BPA? Bisphenol A is an organic compound, controversial because it has detectable hormone-like properties, similar to estrogen. Studies have shown this compound to be toxic- from causing delayed physical and mental development in children to increased risk of obesity and cancer in adults from repetitive exposure.

BPA is found in hundreds of plastic items from water bottles to CDs to dental sealants.  While dozens of studies have been completed with rodents as subjects, the FDA says those results cannot be translated to humans.  The federal government is currently investigating BPA's health effects in humans.

BPA is most likely used in the packaging of some food or beverages you buy so check labels and try to minimize your exposure to this chemical until solid research has been completed.