Should You Be Worried About BPA?

Over the past few years, BPA in cans has become a thing. People are advising that you should be only buying food in cans that are BPA free.

So, should you be worried about the BPA in the lining of the cans you buy? First, let’s look at what exactly BPA is.

To be precise, it is the industrial chemical ‘bisphenol A’ (the words “industrial chemical” already should send out warning bells), used in certain plastics and resins. It’s been around since the 1950s and is found in all sorts of food and beverage containers, including water bottles.

It’s in the epoxy resins which are used to coat the inside of cans or anything made of metal, and the problem is that it can seep into the food or beverage.

Studies have shown that the health risk of exposure to BPA can lead to health effects on unborn babies, infants and children. These can affect the brain, prostate gland and also behaviour. Other research has shown a link between Type2 Diabetes, blood pressure and cardiovascular disease.