Human Exposure To Toxic BPA Is Worse Than Previously Thought

[charrington]

BPA is practically inescapable--it's found in soup cans, water bottles, store receipts, dental linings, plastic-packaged foods, and any number of other products. Canada has already declared that BPA is a toxic substance, and the stuff has been banned in baby bottles in Europe, China, and Canada, but we're still exposed to BPA constantly. And human exposure to BPA is worse than we previously thought.

A new study from the University of Missouri is the first to measure BPA concentrations in animal models (mice, in this case) after they have been exposed to BPA through a daily diet. Humans are most often exposed to the substance through food, which means BPA slowly builds up in our bodies. But in the past, studies have only measured BPA levels after a single exposure.

The study's results are sobering, but not surprising: Exposure through diet leads to a large increase in the active form of BPA (the kind that binds to sex steroid receptors, which is where BPA-related problems with pregnancy and fetal development come from) being absorbed and accumulated in the body. It's nearly impossible to avoid BPA altogether--90% of people in the U.S. have measurable amounts in their bodies--but eating a fresh food diet could cut down on exposure by up to 60%...
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http://www.fastcompany.com/1757738/human-bpa-exposure-is-worse-than-we-thought-study

[kurtaxis]

It's always nice to get a reminder about BPA,  I personally have some tupperware containers that I forgot to toss in the trash. 

I was wondering though, are there are any supplements or herbs that help remove BPA from the body?

[donnay]

It's always nice to get a reminder about BPA,  I personally have some tupperware containers that I forgot to toss in the trash.  

I was wondering though, are there are any supplements or herbs that help remove BPA from the body?

I have been reading several alternative sites that say, stay away from most, if not all, plastic cups, bottles and containers.  Go to glass or ceramic cups, bottles and containers.  BPA it eventually leaves your body.

I would think a good detox protocol would work well too.

[iks83]

What do you use for freezing stuff then? Where do you put your food in that you bring to work? Aluminum box? Aluminum foil? Paper?

[donnay]

What do you use for freezing stuff then? Where do you put your food in that you bring to work? Aluminum box? Aluminum foil? Paper?

These are great!  Kinetic Go Green GlassLock 6 Piece Sets

If you have a sandwich use these, Wax Paper Bags Unbleached


Reusable sandwich and snack bags are good too.

[iks83]

These are great!  Kinetic Go Green GlassLock 6 Piece Sets

If you have a sandwich use these, Wax Paper Bags Unbleached


Reusable sandwich and snack bags are good too.

Well plastic lids and silicone sealing... thats ok then? Also only for dry stuff so no fluids can be put into the freezer.