Scientists have found that
heating food in plastic containers in a microwave oven can cause high blood
pressure, affect fertility, and can damage the brain functioning.
Interestingly, heating plastic containers in the microwave release 95% of all
chemicals.
“The most hazardous chemicals in
plastic container are Bisphenol A, commonly known as BPA & phthalate. The
BPA we ingest gets into our bloodstream & may lead to a series of problems
like infertility, hormonal changes, changes in gender traits and even different
types of cancers. They also have side effects on animals, causing testicular
cancer, genital deformations, low sperm counts, and infertility in a number of
species, including polar bears, deer, whales, and others.” Said Dr Nitasha
Gupta, IVF expert.
Plastic has other carcinogens as
well, including PVC, dioxin, and styrene all of which are linked to cancer. “Heat transfers the chemicals in plastic very
effectively into your food. When the food is heated, the food touching the
plastic receives the chemical leaching out. Eating those chemicals can increase
the risks of cancer, infertility and havoc on the normal functioning of
reproductive systems and your brain,” she added.
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