There has been a fair amount of research that has confirmed that bisphenol A, a chemical found in plastic bottles is not good for our health. There has been some reluctance on the part of government agencies to make a strong statement about this chemical due to their insistence that there has not been enough research. However, a recent study that was done by British and American researchers has found a correlation between heart disease and high levels of bisphenol A in the urine. There is also a connection between bisphenol A and diabetes and certain forms of liver disease. It has also been linked to impotence. In addition, there is concern that it may effect childhood development.

Bisphenol A (BPA) is found in plastic bottles that are often used for water and baby bottles. It is also used in compact discs, impact-resistant safety equipment, and medical devices. It is also present in epoxy resins that are used as lacquers to coat metal products such as food cans, bottle tops, and water supply pipes. Ninety-five percent of Americans have BPA exposure.

With the recent evidence that has been presented by researchers, it is time to use BPA-free containers and to ask our lawmakers to call for a ban on products that contain this chemical.