How do the plastic materials we use affect our health?

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**Many things we use, from kitchen materials, textiles, baby care products, construction materials, toys to pet bottles, are made of plastic. But beware! Chemicals in the plastic can upset the balance in many hormonal glands such as reproductive, thyroid, and pancreas by disrupting the structure, effect or metabolism of hormones.**

[Source](https://www.google.com/search?sa=G&hl=tr&tbs=simg:CAQSogIJRFCAsQzBUxYalgILELCMpwgaYgpgCAMSKN8DhQaeAcUJ3gOEBrMXygmvF-gJijWLNYk1kDWqJ5E16T2NNZ018TYaMC7qAXfKWTCCNB7IiYX-mtCKbk77Xf8aaO_1ZPcFRoQ4sCkUIVoTO072k-cEgE8QyryAEDAsQjq7-CBoKCggIARIEDlpt8AwLEJ3twQkajgEKFwoEc29mdNqliPYDCwoJL2EvMnZrbW14Ch4KC3J1YmJlciBkdWNr2qWI9gMLCgkvbS8wMnYzel8KHQoJYmFieSB0b3lz2qWI9gMMCgovbS8wY20zZnE0ChwKCGJhdGggdG952qWI9gMMCgovbS8waDhuMWhtChYKBGR1Y2vapYj2AwoKCC9tLzA5ZGR4DA&sxsrf=ALeKk00YSmqaQWLZS_BN5M06JNDu678tcQ:1604489232309&q=Bebek&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwi_9_KV5OjsAhVh_CoKHSAmCIsQwg4oAHoECBAQKw&biw=1920&bih=938) Plastic water bottles and demijohns are an area where plastic products are frequently used. At this point, the most harmful chemical is Bisphenol A (BPA). Bisphenol A is a chemical used to make polycarbonate. It adds a transparent and solid feature to water bottles. It is frequently used in toys and feeding bottles other than pet bottles. The use of BPA in baby bottles has been banned in the European Union since 2011. BPA in plastics is generally divided into 7 classes. BPA 3 and 7 are particularly dangerous to health. Plastics containing BPA 3 and 7 should be avoided in terms of both contact and water and food contamination.

[Source](https://www.google.com/search?sa=G&hl=tr&tbs=simg:CAQSogIJheHEhnPk4hUalgILELCMpwgaYQpfCAMSJ4QVlRaTFoIVgxUciBbjHZIWpQPMIssi6CrKIuk-6j7RK-w48iLNORowVIfriSv2r5xRPe_1UJXZ1l2E50ZpDet23OBVyDM6DFx4OkMc1cVexyE4y6li_1J4r7IAQMCxCOrv4IGgoKCAgBEgRSOAHaDAsQne3BCRqPAQoiCg5wbGFzdGljIGJvdHRsZdqliPYDDAoKL20vMDJybG5jeAoWCgRjaXR52qWI9gMKCggvbS8wMW4zMgoWCgR0cmVl2qWI9gMKCggvbS8wN2o3cgofCgxhcmNoaXRlY3R1cmXapYj2AwsKCS9tLzAzbmZtcQoYCgV0b3dlctqliPYDCwoJL20vMDFmZHpqDA&sxsrf=ALeKk03Av5fqZTrFCwB6uc6qI8cXJ6TuhQ:1604489364898&q=g%C3%BCne%C5%9Fte+b%C4%B1rak%C4%B1lan+pet+%C5%9Fi%C5%9Fede+kanser+tehlikesi+alt%C4%B1ndaki+numaraya+dikkat&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwjtoo_V5OjsAhVqs4sKHZpGDmYQwg4oAHoECBAQKw&biw=1920&bih=938) **Increases cancer development, causes infertility** Phthalates (DEHP), another chemical used in plastics, is used to provide flexibility in plastics. Since it is widely used in PVC production, cosmetics and industrial products, people can be exposed to a high degree. It has a direct relationship with cancer development. It can also cause infertility by negatively affecting the male reproductive system. In some studies, it has been shown to play a role in children entering puberty.

[Source](https://www.google.com/search?sa=G&hl=tr&tbs=simg:CAQSxgIJWQT3GAb2BRgaugILELCMpwgaYgpgCAMSKLUXhRfjDNEFjhiODLIXhgGzF9IF3zSrJ4MphCmeJ6onmSfpPeA0hTQaMFFlOUMlVuAcAPTKXsxrmIWSeTDIjT4NsKqdNJCKG88nDKA7uxCgVFahE4Be70iV5iAEDAsQjq7-CBoKCggIARIE4o-O5AwLEJ3twQkasgEKHQoJc2VydmV3YXJl2qWI9gMMCgovbS8waDhuMjJ2ChoKCHNvbHV0aW9u2qWI9gMKCggvbS8wNzNsMwoYCgVlbXB0edqliPYDCwoJL2EvZHIxcXdtCioKFnN0aWxsIGxpZmUgcGhvdG9ncmFwaHnapYj2AwwKCi9tLzAyN19ueTMKLwodc29sdmVudCBpbiBjaGVtaWNhbCByZWFjdGlvbnPapYj2AwoKCC9tLzA5YmtiDA&sxsrf=ALeKk02N88fQHlRPDUF_oABlutNpnMx-KA:1604489594003&q=cosm%C3%A9ticos+e+higiene+pessoal&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwiwja_C5ejsAhUElIsKHeXPAkwQwg4oAHoECBAQKw&biw=1920&bih=938) **How can we protect ourselves from harmful chemicals in plastic materials?** - If possible, choose glass products instead of plastic. - Make it a habit to examine plastics labels. Especially choose plastics that do not contain BPA and DEHP. Although it is necessary to use it, definitely stay away from BPA 3 and 7 ones. - Buy products with the least preservatives and colorants in both food and cosmetics. - For surfaces used for cutting and joinery in the kitchen, prefer wooden ones instead of plastic. - Do not repeatedly use disposable products used for food. Discard any plastic that has damaged surface. Do not heat or freeze plastic containers. - When buying a bottle, choose glass products. Although BPA-free products will be used as plastic, do not contact them with hot food or water. **I wish you healthy days @rtonline**
Originally posted here: https://hive.blog/health/@rtonline/how-do-the-plastic-materials-we-use-affect-our-health