BPA May Cause Hormonal Imbalances in Women
Need another reason to toss your bottled water in the recycling bin for good? A recent study suggests that that Bisphenol-A (commonly referred to as BPA), a chemical found in plastic food containers and tin can liners, may disrupt normal hormone activity, which may in turn, have profound health effects.
The study tested levels of BPA in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) compared with healthy women. PCOS is a condition in which women produce too much androgen (or “male”) hormone and is often accompanied by irregular menstrual cycles and infertility, insulin resistance, as well as other symptoms. While it is fairly well established that obesity contributes to the development of PCOS, the exact cause is unknown. It has been theorized that BPA, which is known to have hormone-like activity in the body, may contribute to PCOS.
http://fyiliving.com/health-news/bpa-may-cause-hormonal-imbalance-in-women/
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