Sunday, September 13, 2009

IMPORTANT ARTICLE: Even Your Metal Water Bottle May Contain BPA!

Even Your Metal Water Bottle May Contain BPA!
Do you use a metal water bottle because you think it’s safer than plastic? A leading manufacturer of metal water bottles has just admitted some varieties contain BPA!
by www.SixWise.com
Link to full article below

In an attempt to avoid the chemical toxin bisphenol-A (BPA) common in plastic water bottles, many consumers have made the switch to metal water bottles made from aluminum, stainless steel or another combination of metal.

If you’re new to the issue, BPA mimics the female hormone estrogen and may affect fertility and promote cancer. And just last year it came out that BPA may also lead to heart disease, diabetes and liver problems.

The chemical, which is widely used in plastic water bottles, can leach out of plastic during everyday use and even low levels have been linked to negative health effects.

To read the full article:

http://www.sixwise.com/Newsletters/2009/September/09/Even-Your-Metal-Water-Bottle-May-Contain-BPA.htm?source=nl
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