BPA: A Toxic Chemical Found in 95% of the Population

You read the title right – 95 percent of the human population has a toxic chemical in their bloodstream. If you keep up with news reports or handle your family’s grocery shopping, you have most likely heard about Bisphenol A (BPA) – a chemical compound that hardens plastics. It exists in almost every product – from water bottles and food containers to medical devices and CDs. If a label does not include the words “BPA-free,” then the chances are that it contains this toxic chemical.

With over 2.7 billion kilograms (6 billion pounds) produced each year, bisphenol A is one …read more