Have you heard about BPA? You must have seen the symbol of assurance of “BPA-Free” while buying a water bottle, container, or anything else. If you don’t know what BPA Free is (BPA free คือ, which is the term in Thai) then this blog will help you understand this in detail. We will also discuss how it is harmful to different age groups of people. Let’s start! 

What Is BPA And How Is It Harmful? 

BPA or Bisphenol A was used in food containers to keep the food safe. This is because it is a type of industrial chemical with a combination of resins and plastics. Later, it is also found that it can be combined with polycarbonate ad other chemical compounds as well. But at the same time, it should also be kept in mind that if one consumes food that contains even a little BPA then also it can be too much harmful. 

Harm To Children

The presence of BPA in food will hamper the overall growth and development of the children by cause harm to the nervous system, the formation of brain cells, abilities of learning, and many more. BPA also affects the reproduction process and hormonal growth for children. The effect is often termed as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder that causes heart diseases, diabetes, etc. In short, children’s entire growth process and health can get badly hampered by the consumption of BPA. 

Dangerous For Adults

In the case of pregnant women, BPA exposure impacts the embryo’s growth and can cause the risk of miscarriage. If not, it causes chromosomal abnormalities that will make the borne children suffer from severe syndromes. This is because BPA largely affects the fertilization processes of the eggs. With weaker eggs, the embryo inside won’t get adequate nutrients to grow properly, and thus, they suffer from various diseases. Sometimes, the mother may suffer from breast cancer due to the consumption of BPA. 

To avoid all these mishappenings either to you or your children, you must check whatever you are consuming contains BPA or not. Also, during pregnancy, you should avoid consuming food that is packed in a container that is protected by BPA. It is always beneficial to look for the symbol of authenticity “BPA-free” while buying any food from outside. It is always important to responsibly check whether the food contains BPA in any way or not.