6 steps to avoid BPA

Bisphenol A (BPA) is linked to low fertility, breast cancer, and learning disabilities. Robin Miller, MD, shares 6 easy steps to minimize your family's exposure to BPA.

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Hi. Dr. Miller here with an important health tip for your family. [MUSIC PLAYING]

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We live in a world of plastic, including products made with bisphenol A, also called BPA. It's all around, from soup cans to drink containers.

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Animal studies find that BPA lowers fertility, increases breast cancer risk, and causes genetic changes.

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The latest research shows that the exposure early in life hinders adult learning ability. Here are six ways to reduce BPA exposure.

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Eliminate canned foods. BPA lines them. And opt for fresh or frozen foods. In a small study, families who ate fresh food for three days

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saw their blood levels of BPA drop by 66%. Use ceramic, metal, and glass in the kitchen.

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These materials don't contain BPA. Use metal water bottles without BPA liners.

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Don't use plastic containers with the numbers 3 or 7 on the bottom. Avoid number 6, too.

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And buy low-density, polyethylene plastic wrap. Avoid thermal printed receipts.

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One receipt made from this coated paper delivers about 2% of your daily exposure to BPA.

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Don't put boiling liquid in plastic containers made with BPA. It'll seep into your food. For more ways to protect your family's health,

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