Posted on 08/09/2024 6:50:26 AM PDT by Red Badger
Prenatal exposure to higher levels of bisphenol A, a plastic commonly found in water bottles and packaging and known to leach into our foods and drinks, has been linked to autism spectrum disorder in boys, according to a new study that also identified the biological mechanism underlying this link.
The risks of exposure to bisphenol A (BPA), an industrial chemical used in plastic manufacturing and found in a wide variety of plastic products, are well-documented. Known to leach out of plastics and into the foods and beverages we consume, studies have linked BPA to health issues primarily because it mimics the structure and function of the hormone estrogen, disrupting body processes such as growth, cell repair, fetal development, energy levels, and reproduction.
It's also been linked to neurodevelopmental disorders like ADHD and autism, also referred to as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In a new study, researchers from The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health (The Florey) in Melbourne, Australia, have found a possible link between autism and exposure to BPA in the womb.
“Exposure to plastic chemicals during pregnancy has already been shown in some studies to be associated with subsequent autism in offspring,” said Professor Anne-Louise Ponsonby, head of Florey’s neuroepidemiology research group, who jointly led the study with research fellow Dr Wah Chin Boon. “Our work is important because it demonstrates one of the biological mechanisms potentially involved.”
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Meaningless study
I don’t date women who stick plastic in their wombs.
So how is the plastic is getting into their wombs? And why only boys since girls and boys are identical?
Do the Amish experience Autism?
Its making the frogs gay too.
There’s a direct correlation to the amount of vaccines and the percent of kids with autism. Nobody wants to talk about the elephant in the room.
The plastic acts like estrogen so shouldn’t affect girls as much.
Stop the vaccinations and prescribe cigarettes and martinis.
The amount of Autism I’ve seen is off the charts. I’m sure they know exactly what is causing it, but are keeping mum due to either $$$ and/or a Political Agenda. It is really criminal.
Most bisphenol A is used in making polycarbonate polymers.
There is an alternative which is limonene polycarbonate. Limonene comes from citrus waste.
It’s slightly more expensive, so the management doesn’t want it.
What??? You mean that thing in the womb ... is a ... person?
I won’t comment on the study, but Autism seems to be a “catch-all” diagnosis for schools and children’s health “professionals” now.
My two young nephews were diagnosed with “autism.” They are very active boys, love being outside, love taking things apart. The eight-year old helped my brother in law disassemble and re-assemble a portable generator, and loved it.
Its difficult for them to sit in school for 7 hours. They fidget, talk too much, get bored, etc... So of course teachers are bothered by them.
both were diagnosed by the school with “autism”. To me they seem like normal boys. anyway, now they are going to be home-schooled.
That was me in the 60's..................
Great - a new class action fad...
How strong is this so-called link, and does it have any basis in science? I ask because, nowadays, the political fearmongers can link anything to anything and spread it over the internet.
Are they sure it was plastics not, err... rubber?
Operators are standing by!.......................
BS. Bis Phenol A is mixed with phosgene to get polycarbonate plastic. As long as you do not heat it, you will not get Bisphenol A as a free compound. They know the stoichiometric ratio to mix the two products, so all Bis A and Phosgene are reacted together and you have 100 % polycarbonate as the final product.
These articles are written by people who do not understand chemistry, but know how to increase the worry of the US people that they are getting sick from somewhere. It is not their fault.
Is that why so many young guys have turned into wussies?
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