It mimics the effects of estrogen and disrupts normal hormone function. The U. More than a decade of studies have linked BPA to such disorders as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, and obesity in children and adults. Other conditions associated with high levels of BPA in the body include low birth weight in infants, fetal abnormalities, asthma, and possibly sexual dysfunction in men. It found people who had higher levels of BPA in their urine were about 49 percent more likely to die over a year period.
They looked at 3, volunteers in the U. Ten years later, of the participants had died, including 71 from cardiovascular disease and 75 from cancer. Those with higher levels of BPA showed a higher risk of death from any cause than those with lower levels. In addition, the study found 90 percent of the urine samples researchers tested contain traces of BPA. The BPA in thermal receipts is especially concerning these days, because so many people are using hand sanitizer when they go to the store, he added.
Of course, this latest study was observational, meaning the results were obtained by observing behavior and not in a controlled trial. The study authors, along with others, cautioned that more research is needed to confirm their findings. Nevertheless, past research has demonstrated the potential danger of BPA exposure. The good news is that BPA quickly leaves the body once frequent contact with it is reduced, so anything you can do to avoid exposure will help.
If you have questions or concerns on any health issue, please call our office to schedule a Telehealth visit or office appointment. Although such effects are notable, several recent reviews agree that more studies are needed to strengthen the body of evidence 8 , 19 , 20 , Several studies show that BPA can negatively affect many aspects of both male and female fertility.
Most studies — but not all — have observed that children born to mothers exposed to BPA at work weigh up to 0. In addition, children born to mothers with higher BPA levels were more hyperactive , anxious, and depressed. They also showed 1.
Finally, BPA exposure during early life is also thought to influence prostate and breast tissue development in ways that increase cancer risk. However, while there are ample animal studies to support this, human studies are less conclusive 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 , BPA exposure during early life may influence birth weight, hormonal development, behavior, and cancer risk in later life. However, some studies found no links between BPA and these diseases 40 , 41 , Higher BPA levels are associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
Interestingly, similar patterns have been observed in children and adolescents 48 , Although prenatal exposure to BPA is linked to increased weight gain in animals, this has not been strongly confirmed in humans 50 , BPA exposure is linked to an increased risk of obesity and waist circumference.
However, more research is needed. BPA exposure has also been linked to several other health problems, such as issues with brain, liver, thyroid, and immune function. More research is needed to confirm these findings. Although eradicating it completely may be impossible, there are some effective ways to reduce your exposure:.
In particular, pregnant women may benefit from avoiding BPA — especially during the early stages of pregnancy. That said, swapping plastic containers for BPA-free ones requires very little effort for a potentially big health impact. Three new studies link the common chemical BPA to numerous conditions, including obesity, prostate cancer, and undescended testicles.
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