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An Environmental Pollutant: Bisphenol A (BPA), Posing a Risk to Human Health

Kaushik Sarkar
Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology, Krishnagar Government College, Krishnagar, Nadia, West Bengal-741101, India.
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Published online: 17th December, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.52756/boesd.2023.e02.018

Keywords: Bisphenol A, environmental pollutant, endocrine disrupter, multisystem toxicity.

Abstract:

Every day, we come into contact with various chemicals produced by humans and found in the natural world. These substances are referred to as environmental pollutants. Even while certain chemicals are not dangerous, they might pose a risk if handled or misused. We can absorb harmful substances through our skin or breathe them in, ingest, or drink them. Bisphenol A (BPA) is one of the most significant substances we eat regularly. One synthetic organic chemical is BPA. It belongs to the group of phenol derivatives chemically. Commercial uses include the production of polycarbonate plastics for water and infant bottles, among other things, and epoxy resins for the inner coating of food and drink cans (soft and heavy). Studies have shown that consuming foods, beverages, and water tainted with BPA exposes people to the chemical. BPA’s potential health risks have been investigated in humans and animals. Since it exhibits estrogenic effects in a variety of animal models, it is regarded as an endocrine disruptor. Nevertheless, BPA also causes different forms of neuromuscular, behavioral, developmental, and reproductive toxicity in laboratory animals. One could argue that ingesting BPA daily increases the risk of disease development in all people. Because of this, such substances constantly endanger our lives, both directly and indirectly. To ensure that our society is safe for future generations, we should aim to limit BPA exposure through reduced consumption, even though we are unable to stop BPA exposure from the environment at this time.

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