Are u Drinking Water from plastic?

[mariakhan]

Are You Drinking Water from a Plastic Bottle?

Do You Know the Risks?
Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., M.S.

A wealth of medical research has revealed that a chemical used to make hard, clear plastics called bisphenol A (BPA), such as those found in baby bottles, food-storage containers and the lining of soda cans, has reached epidemic proportions in America.

Each year, over 6 billion tons of BPA are used to make plastics. The problem occurs when the plastic is heated causing the chemical bonds that BPA forms to unravel contaminating the water or food it is held in.
In addition, washing or exposing plastic to acidic foods can cause the

BPA to leach out into the food.

Plastic Industry in State of Denial

And while the plastic industry fails to see the need for alarm regarding the health impact of this chemical, researchers with no ties to the industry beg to differ.

Research Findings

Scientist studying BPA have found that BPA imitates the sex hormone estradiol (estrogen). It is well accepted that even small amounts of estrogen can induce profound changes in the body. This has raised a red flag and caused concern amoung the scientific community that even the lowest levels of BPA could have a negative impact on one's health.
There is growing evidence (among mice and rats) that low doses of

BPA can cause:

Hyperactivity
Early puberty
Increased fat formation
Abnormal behavior
Disrupted reproductive cycles
Structural damage to the brain

[David147]

There is nothing bad about drinking out of plastic water bottles.
The BPA is in type 7 plastics, and if you microwave them.
If you reuse the plastic water bottles, the plastics will eventually break down. It's best to use once and throw away.

You are not hurting your body, but you are hurting our earth.
(Never mind how much that must cost you!)

You can buy a brita, and filter your own water. Or go buy a water cooler and buy refills of the jugs.

Treat yourself to a nice stainless steel water bottle. Or a BPA free plastic bottle.
They range in price, it depends on what you want to afford.
From a Kleen Kanteen/Sigg to walmart brand, they are all out there, especially since it's back to school time.

Good Luck.