Higher urinary levels of commonly used chemical, BPA, linked with cardiovascular disease, diabetes

Higher levels of urinary Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical compound commonly used in plastic packaging for food and beverages, is associated with cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and liver-enzyme abnormalities, according to a study in the September 17 issue of JAMA. This study is being released early to coincide with a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hearing on BPA.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news140787355.html">Higher urinary levels of commonly used chemical, BPA, linked with cardiovascular disease, diabetes</a></p> <p>Higher levels of urinary Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical compound commonly used in plastic packaging for food and beverages, is associated with cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and liver-enzyme abnormalities, according to a study in the September 17 issue of <i>JAMA</i>. This study is being released early to coincide with a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hearing on BPA.</p>