New Delhi: Most households commonly use plastic bottles for drinking water. It may seem harmless to many people, but little do we know about the ill effects of plastic bottles on health. A recent study has revealed that the industrial chemical bisphenol A or BPA commonly used in plastic water bottles and food containers has been linked to hormone disruption and also increases the risk of diabetes.
Further, the study presented at the 2024 Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association suggests BPA that reduces insulin sensitivity potentially raises the risk of type 2 diabetes. Noticing the dangers, the researchers call for reconsideration of current safe BPA exposure limits by the EPA as per current standards that may be outdated.
Earlier some concerns have highlighted the potential to disrupt the human hormones. The new study provides direct evidence associating BPA with decreased insulin sensitivity. Insulin resistance can lead to acute levels of high blood sugar which is a key risk factor for type 2 diabetes.
What is the safe BPA level for health?
According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), BPA is considered safe at levels up to 5 mg per kg body weight a day in food containers. As per researchers, this is 100 times the amount found to be dangerous. Due to factors like this, some researchers advocate for a ban on BPA in products containing food or beverages by the end of 2024.
Long-term impact of BPA
The dangers of BPA have a broader alert about the exposure to potentially harmful chemicals in everyday items. Understanding the long-term impacts of such substances can guide better choices to reduce the risk of chronic disease risk like type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes is a leading cause of death in the US and it is vital to understand even the smallest factors that cause the disease.
Symptoms of diabetes
Increased thirst (polydipsia) and dry mouth.
Frequent urination.
Fatigue.
Blurred vision.
Unexplained weight loss.
Numbness or tingling in your hands or feet.
Slow-healing sores or cuts.
Frequent skin and/or vaginal yeast infections.
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