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BPA, why is it bad?
I posted this on the Maternal Fourm but everyone was very rude and never answered my question. I have looked in the past posts and can only find people talking about bottles with BPA but not really an explanation on why it is bad.
I have seen several posts about bottles and BPA and have never even heard of it until coming on this site. What is BPA and why does everyone think it is so bad? Thanks!
I have seen several posts about bottles and BPA and have never even heard of it until coming on this site. What is BPA and why does everyone think it is so bad? Thanks!
Thank you for your responses. I am not sure why everyone was being so rude on my other post either but oh well, I will no longer be on the Maternal fourm. You ladies on this fourm are much nicer so it is wonderful to see some new faces that I haven't seen on the other fourm. I appreciate all the responses, I had no idea what BPA was all about. Thanks again!
wow....My second post got deleted....*shuts mouth* before she is kciked off medhelp lol.
Anyways I hope your question got answered.
Anyways I hope your question got answered.
yea there were ALOT of just straight out mean answers to K1990's post in M&C, pretty much hollering about check the archives, and how could she possibly not know what it is, or "have you not paid attention to ANYTHING???"(that was my favorite-cr ap idk how to check the archvies, or i get the wrong post replies if i try it).....of course i'm no angel, but i'm not sure i've been that mean, except maybe once lol.....
i'm with leighanne143
when we were kids, it was bottle fed or breastfed....and those of us who got bottles or both, well, it sure took a loooooong time for anyone to determine any cancer, and it's mostly "female" cancers, and soon, they'll start blaming our mothers for certain diseases, b/c we were strictly breastfed(i'm a proud t*tty-baby lol).....idk, i guess to me, it seems like everything is causing cancer these days.....next we'll be hearing about how it's unsafe to put your child into the car until they're such and such age....but then again, it's fairly unsafe for ANYONE to get into a car nowadays lol---esp. since gas costs are killing people all on their own ;)
i'm not worried about things like BPA-----at least, not until they do a study, with the intentional induction of bpa to children/infants of a certain group, and non-bpa products with another group, and then come back in 25 years and see who develops cancer, ADD/ADHD, etc, etc.....ah, if only pregnancy and child rearing was as simple as it was back in the day.....ah the good ole days.....but no personally, until they actually get mothers who are willing to play russian roulette with their chidren's lives, INTENTIONALLY, i really think they need to let these kinds of issues go....if they cannot prove something beyond a fact, then leave it alone.....that's like with the cord-blood banking....yes it is a FANTASTIC idea....but then look at the "proven track record"....blood banking has only helped about 1/2 of the original "estimated cures"....i think they say like, 1 or 2 in 400, but it turns out to be more like 1/1900????? no offense, but with the money i'd save by NOT banking, my child could have a better childhood.....not only that, i'm not too sure God wanted us doing things like that.....he chooses your fate in advance, only you decide how you're going to get there....then you have idiots, who are drunk and h*gh, thinking "what can we clone today".....or "how can we instill enough fear, to generate more income?"....and to me, that's basically what it boils down to.....
i'm with leighanne143
when we were kids, it was bottle fed or breastfed....and those of us who got bottles or both, well, it sure took a loooooong time for anyone to determine any cancer, and it's mostly "female" cancers, and soon, they'll start blaming our mothers for certain diseases, b/c we were strictly breastfed(i'm a proud t*tty-baby lol).....idk, i guess to me, it seems like everything is causing cancer these days.....next we'll be hearing about how it's unsafe to put your child into the car until they're such and such age....but then again, it's fairly unsafe for ANYONE to get into a car nowadays lol---esp. since gas costs are killing people all on their own ;)
i'm not worried about things like BPA-----at least, not until they do a study, with the intentional induction of bpa to children/infants of a certain group, and non-bpa products with another group, and then come back in 25 years and see who develops cancer, ADD/ADHD, etc, etc.....ah, if only pregnancy and child rearing was as simple as it was back in the day.....ah the good ole days.....but no personally, until they actually get mothers who are willing to play russian roulette with their chidren's lives, INTENTIONALLY, i really think they need to let these kinds of issues go....if they cannot prove something beyond a fact, then leave it alone.....that's like with the cord-blood banking....yes it is a FANTASTIC idea....but then look at the "proven track record"....blood banking has only helped about 1/2 of the original "estimated cures"....i think they say like, 1 or 2 in 400, but it turns out to be more like 1/1900????? no offense, but with the money i'd save by NOT banking, my child could have a better childhood.....not only that, i'm not too sure God wanted us doing things like that.....he chooses your fate in advance, only you decide how you're going to get there....then you have idiots, who are drunk and h*gh, thinking "what can we clone today".....or "how can we instill enough fear, to generate more income?"....and to me, that's basically what it boils down to.....
I don't understand why people were rude. It wasn't a bad question! There are many different viewpoints on the matter. In this day and age, just about anything can be a cause for cancer or learning problems (ADD, for example). You just have to do what is right for you and for each child.
Wow, I am kinda mad. I posted a big reply for you to the "What is BPA and why is it bad" and the entire post is gone now. And people were really rude. But the gist of the situation - again - is that there are a number of studies out there right now on BPA or Bisphenol-A. The main issues are as follows:
1. BPA is considered a hormone disruptor in several other countries. For example, Canada has prohibited use in baby bottles because of its possible effects on the developing brain.
2. Most studies in the united states are industry sponsored, which basically means that the companies that make BPA are the ones doing the testing. They all say that it is safe. Silent Spring anyone?
3. There are relatively few independent studies in the united states, however, those studies show that BPA IS a hormone disruptor and may cause problems.
Basically the idea is that BPA can cause hormone disruption in the body a developing fetus or child. BPA is found in hard clear plastics, baby bottles, water pitchers, also the lining of can goods including soups and soda. It is basically in or on everything we use. It does not have to do with cancer or anything like that.
The real issue is what happens to the developing brain of a boy or girl if you mess around with hormones? Hormones can cause all kinds of developmental problems when used or applied wrong. The fear is that it may trigger character changes or premature puberty. Another really good example is the soy craze that people are on these days. There are a number of children out there who have used soy formula and are experiencing an early onset puberty. The soy bean has estrogen in it.
Here are some links. Check them out for more information, but remember what I said about the industry support. You may want to look for some international sources for more information on testing results.
http://www.factsonplastic.com/?gclid=CL2P3s3nzpUCFQVxFQodVVfPjA
http://www.chej.org/BPA_Website.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bisphenol_A
1. BPA is considered a hormone disruptor in several other countries. For example, Canada has prohibited use in baby bottles because of its possible effects on the developing brain.
2. Most studies in the united states are industry sponsored, which basically means that the companies that make BPA are the ones doing the testing. They all say that it is safe. Silent Spring anyone?
3. There are relatively few independent studies in the united states, however, those studies show that BPA IS a hormone disruptor and may cause problems.
Basically the idea is that BPA can cause hormone disruption in the body a developing fetus or child. BPA is found in hard clear plastics, baby bottles, water pitchers, also the lining of can goods including soups and soda. It is basically in or on everything we use. It does not have to do with cancer or anything like that.
The real issue is what happens to the developing brain of a boy or girl if you mess around with hormones? Hormones can cause all kinds of developmental problems when used or applied wrong. The fear is that it may trigger character changes or premature puberty. Another really good example is the soy craze that people are on these days. There are a number of children out there who have used soy formula and are experiencing an early onset puberty. The soy bean has estrogen in it.
Here are some links. Check them out for more information, but remember what I said about the industry support. You may want to look for some international sources for more information on testing results.
http://www.factsonplastic.com/?gclid=CL2P3s3nzpUCFQVxFQodVVfPjA
http://www.chej.org/BPA_Website.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bisphenol_A
OMG- not to sound like a jerk but i think the BPA fade is a crock of bull. we are born with cancer in our bodies and whether or not it is activated is in another fate. the whole issue with freezing water bottles. everything they are syaing is dangerous, it is getting out of control. so we will be drinking from our hangs and eating with our fingers cause all cups and plates etc will be canerous. i think it is a poor excuse that researchers have some up with to hide the fact that they can not find a cure for cancer.
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