Why is BPA so concerning?
Here’s what you should probably know from the latest update, and how to keep yourself safe.
So, it’s important to understand which fabrics your activewear is made from.
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And, the problem is accentuated by the purpose of athletic wear.
The contaminants can then travel from the activewear via sweat into the body through the skin.
In addition, BPA is a restricted substance on Brooks Restricted Substance List.
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Why should you avoid BPA?
Exposure could lead to fertility issues, behavioral changes, and estrogen-sensitive diseases including breast cancer, he added.
Dr. Taylor emphasized in an interview in May that fetuses are most vulnerable to chemicals like BPA.
The news about high BPA levels in clothing makes him wonder about other materials, like bedsheets.
“We should call for more transparency in clothing materials and better labeling,” said Dr. Taylor.
What can you do if you’re worried about BPA levels in your clothing?
But there are things you might do to avoid the chemical in clothing items, too.
For instance, you could stay away from the items flagged by CEH.
“This [BPA] does flush the system pretty quickly,” Dr. Taylor said in October.
“So, it’s not something you have to worry about accumulating [over time].
Short exposure, shorter and briefer exposure, is probably better.”
