Despite known negative effects of BPA and BPS in plastic, these toxic chemicals are still prevalent in many home products and food items. BPA (
bisphenol A) and BPS (
bisphenol S) exposure is linked with reproductive disorders, lowered cognitive function, behavioral problems in children, and increased oxidative stress
.BPA and BPS are known to mimic estrogen’s effects in the body. These chemicals are found in common plastic products, including food containers. The companies that produce these items are not legally required to report which chemicals are used in the manufacturing of their products. As a result, many researchers believe that completely avoiding plastics is the best way to avoid these harmful and prevalent chemical compounds.
What Is Bisphenol A?
Bisphenol A is a synthetic phenol used in the production of plastics and epoxy resins and is one of the most widely used compounds on the planet. You are most exposed to BPA through plastic food packaging, dental equipment, children’s toys, canned foods (via the lining), and receipt paper. BPA is linked to infertility in men and women,
breast and
prostate cancers, and
metabolic disorders. BPA is considered especially dangerous due to its tendency to bioaccumulate in the body.
What Is Bisphenol S?
Bisphenol S is a chemical compound often used to replace bisphenol A in plastic products, but its effects are just as harmful to the body’s hormonal system and brain development. Like BPA, BPS is an endocrine disrupter and can be transferred from mother to child via placenta and milk, as well as through exposure to BPS-containing products.
