You started your day with a to-go coffee, heated up leftovers in a plastic container, and grabbed a receipt at the store. Without realizing it, you’ve been exposed to BPA (bisphenol A) at least three times before noon.
While BPA is often discussed in relation to the female hormone estrogen, its effects reach far beyond reproductive health.
Disruption Explored
BPA acts as an endocrine or hormonal disruptor by mimicking estrogen and binding to hormone receptors, which can interfere with normal hormonal signaling, Wesley McWhorter, a registered dietitian with a doctorate in public health, told The Epoch Times. It may also affect hormones involved in appetite regulation and metabolism, such as leptin, the satiety hormone, and adiponectin, a hormone that helps regulate metabolism and inflammation, he said.
Zena le Roux
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Zena le Roux is a health journalist with a master’s in investigative health journalism and a certified health and wellness coach specializing in functional nutrition. She is trained in sports nutrition, mindful eating, internal family systems, and applied polyvagal theory. She works in private practice and serves as a nutrition educator for a UK-based health school.
