A new study confirms the dangers of bisphenol A
Posted on September 9, 2008
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Bisphenol A, a chemical compound used in the manufacture of many products used in daily life, would have adverse effects on the brain, according to a U.S. study conducted by researchers at the School of Medicine at Yale University . Even at doses respecting the rules currently in force, this product, which is already debate in recent months, damage the brain. A worrying, because this compound is particularly present in the bottles.Mainly used for its excellent resistance to heat and electricity, is also found in water bottles, food containers, tableware for the microwave oven, sunglasses or CDs.
For the purposes of the study, young monkeys were exposed to bisphenol A, at doses always respecting the standards. However, according to the results obtained, and just as it had already been shown in rats, bisphenol A has adverse consequences on the nerve connections in the brain. Clearly, this compound affects the hippocampus and the prefrontal cortex, which regulate mood, memory and cognitive abilities.
According to the authors of the study, these risks could also be observed in humans. To avoid them, should they believe to lower exposure limits currently in force.
Alertee about this, the European Agency for Food Safety (Efsa) was mandated by the European Commission to check the danger of BPA. In its latest assessment of risk, dated January 2007, the Efsa noted that the acceptable daily intake (ADI) ranged from 0.01 to 0.05 milligram per kilogram of body weight.
In order to avoid the maximum exposure to bisphenol A, the UFC Que Choisir has issued five tips.
Five tips to reduce its exposure to BPA (UFC Que Choisir):
Avoid using bottles or any other article in recyclable paper bearing the code included 7 inside a triangle arrow, unless it is stated “guaranteed without bisphenol A”
Prefer glass bottles, or other materials (polyethylene, code 1 and 2, or polypropylene, code 5)
In the absence of information, choose opaque plastic objects, as only transparent plastics contain BPA
If you use of polycarbonate, avoid the heat in microwave oven. Prefer glass and ceramics.
Avoid preparations for children in cans.
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