BPA Raises Risk of Asthma in Kids

40 years ago there was the beginnings of an increase of Asthma related symptoms in people. Drinking from a plastic bottle could increase Asthma risks in your kids.

Asthmatic Mice

The latest scientific studies on a chemical known as Bisphenol A (BPA), has shown that this 40 year old link could be down to the use of every day household items.

BPA is not only a controversial chemical; it has now been shown to have an adverse effect on mice pups, whose mother had undergone a series of tests using the chemical. They in turn developed an adverse reaction in the form of allergic Asthma.

Polycarbonate and Aluminum Culprits

Needing more answers, various medical institutions have donated a $30 million bounty, so scientists can lead the way to further research into the effect of BPA.

Aluminum lining in cans of soda, food cans and some plastic bottles that have a polycarbonate makeup are now being looked at with caution, as they are known to have BPA contained within the ingredients.

It was only back in 2008 that the FDA stated that BPA is safe; this theory is now seemingly being debunked.

But what of the products that are now on the shelves?

Minnesota, Connecticut and now Maryland have all forced bans on the use of BPA in drinking implements and bottles that could be or are being used for children. Since the research has ramifications for very children, it has been suggested that kids under 4 are kept well away from BPA.

The research continues.