Latest Research On Exposure To Bisphenol A (BPA) And Breast Cancer

Latest Research On Exposure To Bisphenol A (BPA) And Breast Cancer - Food for Breast Cancer:

Exposure to bisphenol A (BPA), an endocrine disruptor, might be associated with increased risk of breast cancer. BPA that has leached from food packaging and containers is the main source of exposure. BPA has been shown to induce breast cancer cell proliferation. Chronic low-level BPA exposure during adulthood increases tumor development in mice. BPA also induces mammary cell proliferation in BRCA1-deficient mice, leading to hyperplasia. Finally, BPA can reduce the effectiveness of some types of chemotherapy. Taking reasonable steps to limit exposure to bisphenol A makes sense.

Read the article to learn about the various sources of BPA and then do your best to avoid them.