Whether you believe the scientists or the industry, it’s clear that there are ways to avoid exposure to polycarbonate products.
“There are alternative plastics for baby bottles. Like polypropylene, polyethylene, and glass bottles which don’t break. Why would you use a plastic that has the potential to release a carcinogenic compound?” asks Dr. vom Saal.
And for adults: “Don’t eat any canned products, which can leach BPA.”
While my friend’s plastic water bottle theory was in fact an urban legend (my water bottle was made from polypropylene, which doesn’t contain BPA) I’d rather not take my chances with polycarbonate. Fresh veggies, here I come.
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