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BPA alternative, bisphenol S, just as dangerous – even tiny concentrations of BPS can impair brain development
Sunday, June 17, 2018 by: Isabelle Z.
(Natural News) By now, most people are well aware of the dangers of Bisphenol A, or BPA, and it has become commonplace to see plastic goods boasting of being BPA-free on the label. As long as you stick to items that you’re sure don’t contain BPA, you shouldn’t have anything to worry about, right?
Unfortunately, it looks like the alternatives aren’t much better, and studies show that a common BPA alternative, bisphenol S (BPS) is actually just as bad.
Even miniscule BPS concentrations were found in a study to disrupt the functioning of cells. This happens at concentrations as low as less than one part per trillion, and it’s enough to spur obesity, diabetes, and even cancer. It’s one of those no-win situations for consumers that is not unlike the choice between sugar and artificial sweeteners: It’s all bad for you.
Where can you find BPS? It’s commonly used in food packaging and to replace BPA in those bottles that boast being BPA-free. You can also find it in paper currency and thermal receipt paper, so minimize your contact with both, don’t give your kids receipts to play with, and wash your hands after shopping.
Read more: BPA alternative, bisphenol S, just as dangerous - even tiny concentrations of BPS can impair brain development
Sunday, June 17, 2018 by: Isabelle Z.
(Natural News) By now, most people are well aware of the dangers of Bisphenol A, or BPA, and it has become commonplace to see plastic goods boasting of being BPA-free on the label. As long as you stick to items that you’re sure don’t contain BPA, you shouldn’t have anything to worry about, right?
Unfortunately, it looks like the alternatives aren’t much better, and studies show that a common BPA alternative, bisphenol S (BPS) is actually just as bad.
Even miniscule BPS concentrations were found in a study to disrupt the functioning of cells. This happens at concentrations as low as less than one part per trillion, and it’s enough to spur obesity, diabetes, and even cancer. It’s one of those no-win situations for consumers that is not unlike the choice between sugar and artificial sweeteners: It’s all bad for you.
Where can you find BPS? It’s commonly used in food packaging and to replace BPA in those bottles that boast being BPA-free. You can also find it in paper currency and thermal receipt paper, so minimize your contact with both, don’t give your kids receipts to play with, and wash your hands after shopping.
Read more: BPA alternative, bisphenol S, just as dangerous - even tiny concentrations of BPS can impair brain development
