Insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes risk may be increased by exposure to BPA, a chemical found in plastic water bottles and canned foods.
A study presented at the American Diabetes Association suggests that BPA exposure, even at levels considered safe by the EPA, can reduce insulin sensitivity in healthy adults within 4 days.
Most BPA exposure (93% of the U.S. population) comes from canned foods. While the FDA considers low levels of BPA in food containers safe, some argue these guidelines are outdated.
The European Commission is moving to ban BPA in products that contact food or beverages.
Concerns are growing about the health impacts of everyday exposure to substances like BPA and microplastics, which have been found in various human body parts.
To reduce potential risks, experts recommend avoiding containers with BPA and using alternatives like stainless steel or glass bottles.
Healthcare providers could advise patients on reducing BPA exposure.
Understanding how daily substances affect long-term health could help in reducing the risk of chronic conditions like diabetes.
Sources: Business Insider, Tech Times, Medical Research, DocWire News
This article was written in collaboration with Generative AI news company Alchemiq.
