BPA Linked to Autism, ADHD: This Is How to Help the Body Detox the Chemical

Natural remedies such as folate, probiotics, and sweating may help eliminate this ubiquitous toxin.
BPA Linked to Autism, ADHD: This Is How to Help the Body Detox the Chemical
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A recent study revealed a direct link between the chemical bisphenol-A (BPA) and two of the most prevalent childhood disorders: autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

The body’s ability to detoxify BPA—a chemical present in countless everyday plastic items—was reduced in children with these conditions, according to a recent study published in PLOS ONE.
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