What are the effects of bpa

Various experts from around the world have linked BPA or Bisphenol A, the chemical additive in plastics to a whole variety of diseases, problems and complications. One thing that seems clear, BPA actually can act like various hormones in the human body like estrogen.

What kinds of medical issues do people link Bisphenol A to?

Behavioural defects, prostate, accelerated puberty, and birth defects and malformations.

Coronary artery disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.

Thyroid Function

Neuroblastoma

Oxidative stress

Birth defects of the male and female reproductive systems

Brain, reproductive system, and metabolic processes related to insulin balance and liver function

Chromosomally abnormal eggs that plague human pregnancies

Causes breast cancer in adults

Long-term effects on mammary tissue development

Causes precancerous prostate lesions

Repeated spontaneous miscarriages

Alters development of the reproductive tract, the immune system, changes brain chemistry and structure

extremely low levels causes changes in brain structure and behavior

10-20% of all birth defects, including Down Syndrome