“BPA Free” is not your “get out of jail free card” for using plastic…

BPA-Free labels may not be what you think! Bisphenol A is an estrogen mimicking endocrine disruptor. Manufacturers can change just ONE molecule of BPA's cellular structure for it to become BPB, BPF or BPS. Each adding similar oxidative stress to your cells. BPF has been most commonly used to replace BPA.

Let’s make the right choices moving forward to limit stress on your body. Here’s a place you can start - limit exposure to BPA and its harmful effects it has on everyone.

⚛️ Bisphenol A is a man-made chemical that induces oxidative stress and increases the risk of apoptosis (death of cells). This creates an unnecessary burden and increases inflammation while wreaking havoc on your detoxification. You can find BPA as the #7 in the triangle on the bottom of plastic bottles. It is commonly used for baby bottles, sippy cups, and water bottles. BPF is being commonly used in more products so that manufactures can use “BPA FREE” on their products for marketing strategies.

BPA is also linked to cancer, infertility, developmental delays in children, or developmental damage, and increase the risk for autoimmune disorders and additional diseases.

Where is BPA?
•plastic bottles 💦
•thermal receipts 🧾
•microwave popcorn 🍿
•fast food 🍟
•canned goods in aluminum cans (even organic) 🥫

⚠️BPF has been found in canned food, thermal paper receipts, and soft drinks.

References:

The Endocrine Society. "Chemicals used to replace BPA may lead to increased blood pressure." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 30 March 2020. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/03/200330152209.htm>.

Ullah, A., Pirzada, M., Afsar, T., Razak, S., Almajwal, A., & Jahan, S. (2019, June 10). Effect of bisphenol F, an analog of bisphenol A, on the reproductive functions of male rats - environmental health and Preventive Medicine. BioMed Central. Retrieved May 19, 2022, from https://environhealthprevmed.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12199-019-0797-5

Wang C;He J;Xu T;Han H;Zhu Z;Meng L;Pang Q;Fan R; (n.d.). Bisphenol A(BPA), BPS and BPB-induced oxidative stress and apoptosis mediated by mitochondria in human neuroblastoma cell lines. Ecotoxicology and environmental safety. Retrieved May 19, 2022, from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32927158/

Wertheimer, S. (2019, December 5). Childhood obesity: Is BPA Free Any Better? Medium. Retrieved May 19, 2022, from https://medtruth.medium.com/childhood-obesity-is-bpa-free-any-better-9d9cb41cc976