Plastic food containers cause diabetes
Tue, 16 Sep 2008 22:03:19 GMT
The chemical Bisphenol A used in plastic food and drink containers leads to diabetes, heart disease and liver disorders, a study shows.

A new research, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), has revealed that the chemical bisphenol A (BPA), a key plastic container ingredient, more than doubles chances of developing type II diabetes.

The report also shows that the BPA may result in cardiovascular diseases and liver-enzyme abnormalities. The study has found that adults with high concentration of the plastic chemical in their blood are up to three times more susceptible to developing various heart diseases.

American scientists warn that almost 90% of the US population have differing levels of Bisphenol A in their blood; yet the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says that there is a 'margin of safety' to protect against the BPA blood concentration.

The US scientists and consumer protection groups accuse the FDA of ignoring their warnings, saying that despite their alarms America has increased its use of plastic food and drink containers with substantial amounts of Bisphenol A (BPA).

The dangerous chemical is also found in dental sealants, baby bottles and household dust.

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