BPA Linked to Heart Disease and Diabetes

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A new study published in Wednesday’s Journal of the American Medical Association found that higher urinary concentrations of Bisphenol A, or BPA, were associated with an increased prevalence of diabetes, liver-enzyme abnormalities, and cardiovascular disease.

Bisphenol A or BPA is chemical compound commonly used many hard transparent or translucent plastics. In the past, experts have expressed concerns that BPA may increase the likelihood of developmental and other health problems.

Researchers for the recently published study estimated that most Americans exposure to BPA exceeds U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recommendations on a daily basis.

In April, following a report issued by the National Toxicology Program, retail giants Wal-Mart and Toys R’ Us announced that they would phase out products containing Bisphenol A. California has reportedly considered banning the additive entirely and Canada began pulling the items from the shelves months ago.

The effects of BPA exposure in humans is still a heated debated and likely will be for some time. This new study clearly cast a shadow of doubt on those who claim that current rates of BPA are completely safe. While researchers do admit that more research does needs to be preformed to confirm the findings expressed here, most will agree that this is a step in the right direction and will eventually lead us to the truth about BPA.