Years ago I watched a BBC documentary that showed the dramatic impact of plastics on sperm motility.
The documentary concluded that one the prime culprits of Infertility in the Western world is due to the prevalence of Plastics
(especially those that come in contact with our food and water).
Then came the damning revelation that BPAs in plastics were leaking into food. If you don’t know how it affects your child’s life, see
· PVC, BPA and DEHP are Dangerous for Kid’s Health
· FOR A SAFE PREGNANCY – AVOID BPA
· CHEMICALS TO AVOID
· DANGEROUS HARMONE AFFECTING CHEMICALS IN OUR KID’S DIET
The recommendation given was, Choose BPA free Plastics. But guess what, even if the bottle says BPA free, it is NOT SAFE.
See this wonderful article from Mother Jones: http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2014/06/bpa-free-plastics-tritan-nalgene-dangerous
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