Learning to avoid plastics that contain Bisphenol A or BPA seems like a daunting task. By taking a few seconds to read labels and find out what recycling codes that have been labeled on it can make all the difference.
Why is BPA bad?
Bisphenol A is an endocrine inhibitor.
Ok let’s break this down a little further, in layman’s terms, it disrupts the process of the endocrine system.
Is the Endocrine System?
The endocrine system is a series of glands and organs that produce hormones that control your body’s vital functions.
Just to name a few glands and organs associated with endocrine function is:
- Thyroid
- Stomach
- Liver
- Pancreas
- Kidney
- Leather
- Heart
- Bone marrow
- Testicle
- Uterus