Safe Water Bottles knows that there is a lot of information available about BPA. In an effort to simplify our readers’ search, Safe Water Bottles has answered a few of the most frequently asked questions about BPA for you!
What is BPA?
BPA is the abbreviation used for bisphenol A, a synthetic chemical compound that was originally discovered in 1891. It is an industrial chemical compound that is used to make a type of plastic called polycarbonate, which is in turn used to make many of the products we use each day such as sports equipment, compact discs and DVDs, eyeglasses, and even infant formula!
Why is BPA harmful to humans?
BPA has been found to have several negative impacts on the reproductive systems of both men and women in lab studies. BPA mimics hormones, especially estrogen, and the effects on animals tested proved to be quite disturbing. Some of the side effects of the exposure to BPA were a delay in puberty and lower body weights compared to animals not exposed to BPA in unsafe levels.
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