Drinking from Plastic Bottles 'Increases Exposure to Gender-Bending Chemical'

Daily Telegraph, Common Dreams by Murray Wardrop | May. 22, 2009 (News Report)

Scientists have demonstrated for the first time that polycarbonate containers release the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) into liquid stored in them.

BPA has been shown to interfere with reproductive development in animals and has been linked with cardiovascular disease and diabetes in humans. Full Story »

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 by Dwight Rousu - May. 26, 2009

The research showing sex-changing chemicals are increase in the urine of persons drinking from plastic bottles is briefly and factually reported.

Now for addressing dental sealants and aluminum can coatings.

BPA is also found in dentistry composites and sealants and in the lining of aluminium food and beverage cans.

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