The chemical bisphenol A - BPA - is commonly found in plastic, and an unsettling study carried out at Boston's Tuft University School of Medicine has uncovered evidence possibly linking this compound with breast cancer development. Researchers claimed that BPA is absorbed in low concentrations by our bodies, and this may end up causing unforseen harm. The study was carried out on mice, and the female mice displayed abnormal growth in their breast tissue when exposed to BPA, also causing their breast tissue to respond unusually to the hormone oestrogen - one major mechanism seen in human breast cancer. This chemical is widely used in plastic cans, dental sealants and resins that line food tins. An estimated 2.5 million tons is produced annually worldwide. For me, the message here is to reduce our use of plastic to the bare minimum.
To your abundant good health,
Dr Ike
Functional Health Expert and Health Coach.
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