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Last reviewed: 16.10.2021
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Bisphenol A, a sufficiently harmful chemical compound, is a part of the plastic ware, has a very strong negative impact on the human body, scientists said this in 2010. Frequent use of such dishes provokes obesity, leads to problems of reproductive function, heart diseases. Recent research in this area has shown that bisphenol A is also capable of causing very severe headaches. In the world, many people suffer from migraine attacks, experts suggest that this is due to the use of plastic utensils, which are made with the addition of this unsafe chemical compound.
Experts warn that the danger lies in the objects that are present in our daily lives: bottles, plastic glasses, coolers, plastic plates, etc. A recent experiment, during which volunteers refused to use plastic items for only three days , showed impressive results in such a short period of time: the amount of bisphenol A in urine decreased by 66%.
At Kansas University, a group of scientists conducted their own research on laboratory animals. The rats selected for the experiment were divided into two groups. The first group was given a certain dose of bisphenol A every three days. Already a few hours after the chemical compound entered the rodents, scientists noticed signs of migraine: fearfulness, lack of mobility, exclusion from noise and light. In addition, in the body of animals that used bisphenol, the level of estrogen - a female hormone, with sharp jumps, associated with migraine attacks increased.
As a result of all the studies and analyzes carried out, experts have established that bisphenol A is not only able to provoke headaches, but also significantly strengthen them. The data obtained suggest the authors of the experiments that if we reduce the effect of bisphenol A on the human body, then this can reduce the frequency and strength of migraine attacks, in addition, it will improve the quality of life of people who suffer from such a disease.
In the world, a lot of people suffer from migraine attacks, and the female half of humanity is three times more prone to frequent and severe headaches. And the use of bisphenol A today can be found almost everywhere: in automobile panels, cosmetic products, etc. The countries of the European Union, Canada, China and some other countries at the state level have banned the use of this dangerous chemical compound in baby bottles for plastic. However, scientists believe that this is not enough. Scientists call people who are susceptible to migraines, refuse contact with potential sources of harmful compounds, with which most people are used to dealing daily: coolers, plastic bottles, plastic trays for microwave ovens, etc. Experts are sure that this will help if not completely get rid of heavy attacks, then significantly reduce the symptoms of manifestations of the disease.
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