Study: Chemicals in Food Containers Can Shrink the Brain!
Yes, Canadian researchers have clearly pointed out that a chemical named BPA which is found in drink and food containers can reduce vital communications between neurons. BPA, also known as bisphenol A, is still awaiting confirmation as to the safety levels. Neil MacLusky, lead author of the study opines that less of the chemicals should be used to make the containers.
On testing monkeys, he found that the animals were able to form less of synapses (process by which brain cells exchange signals). Such signals, the author reveals are of paramount important especially with respect to learning and remembering abilities.
Though the author warns that the chemicals haven’t yet reached a level to hurt human beings, the safety limits should be well-examined. It is essential to establish the safety limits of the chemical contained in containers because experts suggest that can have a huge impact on our mood, learning and memory states.
In addition, Neil also explains that estrogen, a sex hormone, plays an important role in building synapses in both men and women. However, BPA seems to be coming in way of the action of estrogen which helps in letting the brain cells connect.
Canada is taking concrete steps to confirming the safety limits of the drink and food containers and are also exchanging BPA bottles with BPA-free ones.